Country Manager / COO - Educational Publishing

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Country Manager / COO to lead the operations of an established educational publishing company. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the educational publishing landscape, and an ability to drive strategic growth initiatives in a competitive market.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve growth objectives, increase market share, and enhance the company's competitive position.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes for the organization.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for new products or services within the educational sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, government bodies, and industry partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations, maintaining the company's reputation for quality and integrity.
• Utilize data-driven decision making to improve operational performance and achieve strategic objectives.

• Proven leadership experience in the educational publishing industry, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Exceptional strategic planning and execution skills, with a focus on achieving measurable business results.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Experience in managing teams and driving a positive organizational culture.
• A degree in business, education, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet business needs.

• Opportunity to be part of a growing international company with a strong reputation in the educational publishing industry.

• Leadership role with a chance to impact the company’s growth trajectory in Romania.

• Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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1. Local Law Compliance: In addition to EU-wide regulations, we comply with all national laws and regulations of the specific EU member state where the employment takes place. 
2. Country-Specific Addenda: For each EU country where we operate, we maintain country-specific addenda to this policy. These addenda outline any additional requirements, protections, or procedures mandated by national law that go beyond or differ from EU-wide standards. 
3. Language Requirements: In countries where local law requires that employment policies be provided in the local language, we will make available a properly translated version of this policy and its country-specific addendum. 

Notification of Applicable Laws: During the recruitment process, candidates will be informed of the specific national laws that apply to their potential employment, in addition to EU-wide regulations. 

1. Regular Updates: We commit to regularly reviewing and updating our country-specific addenda to reflect any changes in national employment laws. 
2. Precedence of National Law: Where national law provides greater protection or additional rights to employees beyond what is outlined in this general EU policy, the national law will take precedence. 
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• Pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting 

• Working time arrangements 

• Collective bargaining agreements 

• Data protection and privacy measures 

• Whistleblower protection mechanisms 

• Any quota systems for underrepresented groups in employment 

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