SaaS Regional Business Leader - DACH & EU Markets
at OPTISIGNS INC
Schwabing-West, , Germany -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 30 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 31 Oct, 2024 | N/A | Leadership Skills,Teams,Platforms,English,Trade Shows,Digital Signage,European Languages | No | No |
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Description:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in business leadership roles, ideally within the SaaS or technology sectors.
- Familiarity with EU regulations, including compliance with VAT, GDPR, and sales of physical electronic devices.
- Experience managing eCommerce processes, especially on platforms like Amazon DE.
- Track record of developing and executing go-to-market strategies in the DACH or broader EU regions.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and scale teams effectively.
- Fluent in German and English, with additional European languages a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Initial Training: 3-month onboarding and training period in Houston, TX.
- Ongoing: Quarterly travel to the US for leadership meetings and regular travel within Europe for trade shows and industry events.
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regulatory Compliance: Set up and manage processes to ensure compliance with EU regulations, including VAT, GDPR, and physical electronic device sales regulations.
- eCommerce Management: Oversee and manage eCommerce listings, particularly on platforms such as Amazon DE, ensuring a smooth and compliant sales process.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with US-based executives to refine and execute the go-to-market strategy for the DACH region, providing critical feedback on market needs, customer behaviors, and competitive landscape.
- Localization & Adaptation: Advise on localization of marketing, sales materials, and product features to ensure optimal alignment with the cultural and business norms of the DACH region.
- Sales & Customer Success Support: Provide high-level support for both sales and customer success teams, driving customer satisfaction and retention.
- Industry Representation: Attend and lead trade shows, conferences, and industry events across Europe, building OptiSigns’ presence and networking with industry leaders. Team Leadership: Build and lead a local team based in Munich, ensuring alignment with OptiSigns’ global vision while driving region-specific growth and success.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Marketing/Advertising/Sales
Marketing / Advertising / MR / PR
Sales
Graduate
Proficient
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Schwabing-West, Germany