- Fun role with great potential
- Opportunity to network not only in Fintech but in all industries
- Very good package and great team
Our client, an very well established Global group in marketing operations and events organising, is looking to hire a Country Manager to expand their international operations to Cyprus. If you are excellent in business networking with partners, businesses, marketing vendors and you love large scale events this role might be for you. The client needs someone who already knows where and how to contact partners preferably in the fintech industry but not restrictive to that. The company is established and can provide all tools for further growth. The role is fun and refreshingly creative. You must have Business Development B2B background or marketing B2B background as well as deep local knowledge, you must be eligible to work in Cyprus.
Duties and responsibilities: - Develop and implement business strategies to expand market share in the events, expos and merchandise sector in Cyprus. This is in coordination with the business development manager.
- Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new revenue streams, including international opportunities.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to ensure profitability.
- Set and achieve quarterly and annual targets, both on an individual basis and as a team being managed by the employee.
- Act as guidance and main contact point in case of logistical challenges. Find solutions to any challenges that the team may face.
- Oversee the planning and execution of corporate events, expos, trade shows, and merchandise activations by the Cyprus team.
- Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, vendors, and partners.
- Lead negotiations and contracts with suppliers, venues, and service providers.
- Drive sales of all verticals the Group has interest in.
- Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings together with the relevant team members.
- Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team across events, logistics, sales, and administration.
- Set performance goals and ensure all departments align with business objectives.
- Foster a positive and motivated work culture to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Ensure all operations comply with local laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Provide regular reports on business performance, sales targets, and operational challenges.
- Collaborate with regional/global teams to align business strategies.
Qualifications and Experience needed: - 5 years at least in B2B marketing or business development is needed.
- Very good knowledge of fintech events and their requirements for conducting a solid event.
- Knowledge on how to find other local and international scale event partners.
- Strong knowledge in marketing.
- Excellent communication skills in English is a must and Greek will be considered as a very strong advantage.
- The candidates must be eligible to work in Cyprus without work permit.
- Flexibility for travelling
- flexibility and ability to go for partner, vendor and client meetings
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Team is small for now hence onsite work is needed with reasonable flexibility
Benefits on offer:
The company offers an attractive salary from 55,000 to 60,000 EUR gross per annum. Other benefits will be implemented due course. Bonus also on offer based on expansion of network and performance. You will have the opportunity to work for a strong company with global reach and be able to work in a very understanding working environment and a fun, enjoyable role.