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Responsible for the overall revenue and gross margin and successful development of their country. The role will have a responsibility for evolving and growing the Collinson International business, bringing in new capabilities as the market opportunity and support network allows. The Commercial Country Director will work closely with their peers on the regional leadership team in supporting a healthy and collaborative matrix. Reporting to the Regional Commercial Market Director, the Commercial Country Director will be a key member in developing the strategy to enhance partnerships with current clients, build business with potential clients, and conduct ongoing assessment of the market landscape and opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Execution of global, regional, and country strategy to deliver an aligned plan to operate with maximum effect within the local market
Overall business delivery and profitable performance
New business and revenue and Gross margin protection and growth
Client thought leadership, retention and growth
Represent all available Collinson International offerings in their market
Evolving and growing the Collinson International business, bringing in new capabilities as the market opportunity and support network allows
Managing the country’s overall commercial and business development efforts, liaising with the rest of the region and the organization globally
Developing the strategy to enhance partnerships with current clients, build business with potential clients, and conduct ongoing assessment of the market landscape and opportunities
Work in line with local, regional, and global business initiatives to achieve market goals and focus
Work alongside a matrixed team of business development, account management, operations, partnerships, and marketing
Deliver challenging and innovative results, help shape the future of its target market and business lines and engage confidently with senior members of Collinson and its clients
Assist in managing Collinson’s identity and reputation in the market, participating in and engaging in industry forums, groups, and activities, and networking with business prospects
Accountable for the commercial business and provides Country Perspective and insights contributing to all global plans
Strategic Planning
Country Propositions and Launches
Strategic Relationships
Business Development
Account and Client Management
Team Leadership
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in working as a Managing Director, Country Lead or Senior leader in a similar sized global company with a track record of delivering success
In-depth understanding and insights into the consumer and commercial environment in local market
An ability to represent and champion the group proposition with authority, passion, and conviction, garnering high levels respect within the industry
Solid people development and relationship management experience
Experience in working in highly matrixed organizations
Fluency in English, articulate and able to convincingly present complex ideas and concepts in verbal and written form
Strongly demonstrate the following competencies: Negotiation
Flexibility and influential skills
People and client management
Communication and presentation
Solutions-orientation
Curiosity and relationship-building
Ability to assess the market to gauge business opportunities
Nurture current client partnerships, building loyalty and exploring additional business prospects. Track record in establishing strong local partnerships
Well networked in the financial services and travel sectors and with a good understanding of customer engagement
Aptitude and enthusiasm for pitched and consultancy/solutions-based business development with demonstrable experience in landing major clients and projects
Able to provide thought leadership and direction to functional teams thereby leading the development of the market ensuring products and propositions fit the market and are constantly refined as the market, and competitors, evolve their offerings
A dynamic and inspiring senior leader with proven success at managing delivery, performance, and profitability on major projects
Growth and profit focused with a proven ability to develop and maintain clear business processes and practices which facilitate accurate and quality delivery of services
Strong relationship and network manager, able to successfully collaborate with peers, executives, staff and external contacts as part of a global matrix organization
Excellent leadership skills, able to inspire, develop and motivate our people and lead cultural and organizational changes and developments
Excellent sales leadership skills
able to inspire, develop and motivate a commercial team