Country Manager

About the role

The Country Manager will lead all operational, technical and sales activities for the business within the assigned country. This senior position is responsible for driving revenue growth, improving profitability and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality services while fostering a positive work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business plan focused on growth, sales targets and brand positioning.
• Lead and develop the local Quality Evaluation (QE) team, overseeing performance and career progression.
• Collaborate with the President and peer managers to share resources, ideas and best practices.
• Prepare ambitious yet realistic budgets, business plans and KPI targets.
• Promote the ABS brand, maintain competitive pricing and support international sales initiatives.
• Identify market opportunities, new services and potential acquisitions.
• Implement group processes for IT, HR, Legal, Compliance and Finance, ensuring strong financial controls.
• Maintain a safe working environment and cultivate a safety culture.
• Manage accounts receivable, cash flow, DSO and overall financial performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business/quality‑related experience.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant industry experience, including P&L responsibility.
• Prior experience in management‑systems certification is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to lead teams, translate strategy into action and achieve results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• International exposure with willingness to travel.
• Fluency in the local language and English.

Required skills