Country Manager UK & IE

Mediaplanet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content marketing group in Greater London is seeking a Country Manager to oversee sales operations. The role involves developing strategies, leading a team, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong sales leadership background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze market trends. This position requires strategic thinking and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field being essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role (2-5 years).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s sales strategy.
• Oversee the sales team, providing coaching and support.
• Manage the sales budget and analyze performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About Mediaplanet

Mediaplanet delivers top class content marketing campaigns together with 15 000+ clients globally. Since the start in Stockholm back in 2002, we have grown into the world’s leading content marketing group with 12 offices across Europe and the North Americas.

Our Culture

We believe in giving everyone responsibility—sometimes almost too much! But we know that trying and sometimes failing is how we grow as a company and ensure our team feels ownership and improves every day. We work hard, but we also celebrate success. For us, success means taking responsibility, showing initiative, and handling pressure. If you work hard and deliver results, we’ll help you build a rewarding career in content marketing with Mediaplanet.

Position Summary

The Country Manager will lead and oversee the company’s sales operations, developing and implementing strategies to drive growth, enhance customer satisfaction, while guarding profitability. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in sales, exceptional management skills, and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture. The team in London is currently 35 people but we are looking to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company’s sales strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.

• Identify market opportunities and lead initiatives to capitalize on them.

• Sales Management: Oversee the sales team, providing coaching, support, and direction to ensure targets are met.

• Analyze sales performance metrics and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve goals.

• Financial Oversight: Manage the sales budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

• Forecast sales trends and report on financial performance to the executive team.

• Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor sales personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high achievement.

• Implement performance management systems to track progress and development.

• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective service and support.

• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes impacting sales operations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and other departments to ensure alignment and synergy.

• Represent the company at industry events and conferences, enhancing brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role (2-5 years)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

In this role you will report to the Group CEO.