General Manager - United States & Canada | Ad-Tech Startup - Oppizi
New York, NY 10261
About the Job
Location: On-site (NYC, Brooklyn)
Job Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Senior-Level
Who We Are:
Founded in 2014, Oppizi is a global leader in offline marketing solutions, with operations spanning over 10 countries. Our data-driven approach enables clients to acquire, retain, and grow their customer base using innovative flyering campaigns and cutting-edge technology. As we continue to scale rapidly, we are looking for a highly experienced General Manager to lead our operations across the United States and Canada.
Job Description:
As the General Manager for the United States and Canada, you will oversee the strategic direction, operational management, and growth of our business in these regions. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for driving topline growth, managing the P&L, developing a high-performing team, and ensuring full compliance with local regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for operations and sales to implement strategies that ensure long-term success and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic plan for the US and Canada, ensuring that all operational activities align with the company's growth objectives.
- P&L Ownership: Take full ownership of the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the region, optimizing costs while maximizing revenue and profitability.
- Sales: Share your passion for our flyering solutions with potential clients to generate new leads and bring new clients on board.
- Operational Oversight: Oversee all aspects of the business, including logistics, supply chain management, and cross-functional collaboration with HQ in marketing, sales, and tech.
- Team Leadership & Development: Build, manage, and lead a high-performing team with a strong focus on people management and talent development.
- Growth Initiatives: Drive market expansion and sales growth using your deep understanding of the US and Canadian markets.
- Compliance Management: Ensure all business operations comply with local laws and regulations in the US and Canada.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage data analytics to track key business metrics and optimize operations.
- Experience: 7-10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 3 years in a general management or similar role, ideally in a B2B environment.
- Customer-Facing: Ability to conduct sales pitches and communicate expectations, results, deadlines, and progress to customers.
- Leadership: Proven experience in leading and developing teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the US and Canadian markets, with experience scaling operations in these regions.
- P&L Expertise: Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing a P&L.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with the ability to solve complex problems strategically.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Tools Proficiency: Comfortable working with spreadsheets and technology tools, including CRM systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally, especially with remote teams.
- Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws and regulatory requirements in both the US and Canada.
- Experience managing operations across multiple regions or countries.
- Experience managing a budget.
- Previous experience hiring, growing, and managing a team.
- Any finance degree is a plus.
- Understanding datasets, with proficiency in spreadsheets and ideally some SQL knowledge.
- Prior experience working in a high-growth startup or agency environment.
- Familiarity with the offline marketing industry is a plus.
- Experience in leading client meetings and discussing operational topics/results with them.
- On Target Earnings (Base+Bonus): Up to $250,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Stock Options: Opportunity to participate in the company's stock option plan.
- Benefits: Health insurance and 401(k) available after two years of employment.
- Opportunity to lead a key market in Oppizi's global expansion and make a significant impact on the company's growth.