Country Manager - South Africa

Hej, Truecaller is calling you from Johannesburg, South Africa! Ready to pick up?

Our goal is to make communication smarter, safer, and more efficient, all while building trust everywhere. We're all about bringing you smart services with a big social impact, keeping you safe from fraud, harassment, scam calls, or messages, so you can focus on the conversations that matter.

• Top 20 most downloaded apps globally, and world’s #1 caller ID and spam-blocking service for Android and iOS, with extensive AI capabilities, with more than 400 million active users per month. 
• Founded in 2009 with an impressive year-on-year growth with high profitability.
• Listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm and is categorized as a Large Cap. Our focus on innovation, operational excellence, sustainable growth, and collaboration has resulted in consistently high profitability and strong EBITDA margins.
• A team of 400 people from ~35 different nationalities spread across our headquarters in Stockholm and offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Tel Aviv with high ambitions. 

As a Country manager, you will have the responsibility to increase our market share overseas. In this role, you will be responsible for the success of our expansion in the South African market overseeing all aspects of the business, from launching, and developing, to managing the distribution of Truecaller’s services in South Africa.

The impact you will create:  

• Manage every aspect of our newly expanding operation in-country
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers needed for the expansion of Truecaller’s services
• Collaborate with local businesses to acquire all necessary resources and services
• Conduct extensive research regarding the market and learn everything possible
• Collaborate with leadership to strategize how best to roll out our services
• Be a student of the culture and have an evolving, acute awareness of customs and manners
• Synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and development
• Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships
• Work to ensure deadlines are met and budgets are maintained
• Adapt the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity
• Mentor direct reports, especially regarding our values and vision
• Contribute to the overall global success of Truecaller

What you bring in:  

• 10 years or more experience in management in an international business setting
• A Master's degree, MBA, or other relevant fields
• Background in enterprise sales and enterprise sales management
• Experience, navigating complex partner, ecosystems
• Savile with financial metrics and management
• Project and program management skills to achieve KPIs and OKRs
• Strong communication skills
• Experience living overseas for an extended period
• Exceptionally well-organized and driven by success
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
• Outstanding negotiating skills
• Analytical thinker with superior problem-solving skills
• Track record of data-driven strategic development
• Decisive and committed
• A natural leader who inspires and motivates those around them

Life at Truecaller - Behind the code:  https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/

Sounds like your dream job?

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.

 This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

We only accept applications in English. 

What we offer: 

• A smart, talented, and agile team: An international team where  ~35 nationalities are working together in several locations and time zones with a learning, sharing, and fun environment. 
• Great tech tools: Pick the computer and phone that you fancy the most within our budget ranges. 
• Do it your way: We provide you with an attractive budget for creating your cozy office at home. 

Come as you are:
Truecaller is diverse, equal, and inclusive. We need a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences to keep building our great products. No matter where you are based, which language you speak, your accent, race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, etc. All those things make you who you are, and that’s why we would love to meet you.