Country Manager

About the role

The Country Manager leads all operational, technical and sales activities for ABS QE within the assigned country. The role is responsible for driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency and ensuring profitability while fostering a rewarding work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic regional business plan focused on growth, sales execution and brand identity.
• Lead the local QE team, overseeing business management and personnel development.
• Collaborate with the President and peers to share resources, ideas and best practices.
• Make management and strategy decisions to enhance business performance.
• Prepare aggressive yet realistic budgets and business plans.
• Promote the ABS brand as the official ambassador to customers.
• Analyse market and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities, new services and acquisitions.
• Ensure competitive pricing, support international sales and minimise costs without compromising service delivery.
• Implement group processes for IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance and maintain financial controls.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Identify, develop and coach talent, manage accounts receivable, cash flow and KPI achievement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant industry experience, including P&L responsibility.
• Prior experience in management systems certification is a strong advantage.
• International exposure with willingness to travel.
• Fluency in the local language and English.

Required skills