Expansion Manager at Renda Limited

Job Description

• Identify the key stakeholders and own the critical relationships needed to launch and scale business operations in the new markets, building supply, brand awareness and initial customer demand
• Be the face of Renda to local regulators, policymakers and stakeholders in the new market(s)
• Build an expansion plan and define timelines and budgets while partnering with the relevant cross functional teams in order to test, optimise, roll out and provide feedback to ensure a successful market launch
• Continually innovate on launch playbooks to help scale to other markets in other key cities
• Build and manage relationships with distribution partners in order to promote highly efficient business operations
• Liaise with the HR team to build a strong local operational team
• Drive initial service demand in the new market(s) while promoting brand awareness
• Provide input to the executive leadership team for efficient business planning
• Adhere to Renda’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• Keep abreast of all legislation and regulations and ensure Renda’s adherence
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5-6 years’ work experience in a similar role or in a role leading operations or product expansion preferably at a tech start-up
• Experience developing efficient procedures, optimising systems, and defining & achieving benchmark operational goals in ambiguous, untested environments
• Resourceful and innovative to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges
• Analytical, data-driven and with strong business acumen
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter who owns responsibility for the risks and rewards of running an innovative sustainable operation
• Ability to work with minimum direct oversight.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Strong leadership skills and an effective problem solver
• Strong project management skills with great attention to details