Overview
Country Manager – Europe | Leading Global Performance Brand | Essex
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for building teams and scaling brands internationally?
We’re partnering with a leading global consumer brand to recruit a Country Manager – Europe to create, develop, and lead a new UK-based team while driving growth across the UK and European markets.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the team, strategy, and operations in a dynamic, fast-growing business. You’ll act as the senior-most European representative, bridging HQ and local markets, and ensuring the brand resonates with audiences across multiple territories.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, develop, and lead a high-performing UK team.
* Drive brand growth and market expansion across the UK and Europe.
* Lead sales, distribution, and partnership strategies with retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms.
* Represent and localise the brand for European markets while maintaining global standards.
* Oversee operations, logistics, compliance, and efficient market delivery.
Ideal Candidate
* 7–10+ years’ experience in senior commercial or general management, ideally in consumer, lifestyle, or sporting brands.
* Proven track record of building teams and scaling brands internationally.
* Strong understanding of European markets and distribution networks.
* Entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on with excellent leadership skills.
* Passion for sport and lifestyle brands.
* £75,000 + performance bonus
* Lead a newly created UK team and drive European growth
Working Pattern: Office-based with international travel
If you’re excited to create, support, and lead a team while driving the growth of a leading global consumer brand across the UK and Europe, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or message me directly to discuss this opportunity!
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales, Marketing, and Product Management
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Retail Appliances, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing
If you’re intrigued by this opportunity, please apply or reach out to discuss further.
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