Country Manager, Nordic

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary point of contact for global partners in designated markets.
• Manage and represent Xsolla in the Nordic territories, leveraging your overall gaming knowledge and mobile gaming knowledge in specific with industry leading companies like Supercell & Rovio.
• Approve and assist with negotiating strategic deals with developers and partners to increase Xsolla’s presence in the assigned market.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to grow business.
• Analyse key partner metrics to understand the health of developer businesses.
• Based on the metrics, give direction to the team on any necessary changes.
• Ensure your clients success by interfacing closely with your reports and other departments.
• Create strategy to secure business and close deals.
• Advocate your ideas in a variety of environments while promoting your team members.
• Exceed expectations by tapping into your digital game expertise and network.
• Provide team with feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to help support the team member’s experience as well as to provide a foundation for professional growth.
• Assist with a variety of projects as business needs dictate.
• Serve as a conduit of information from corporate to the field.
• Navigate shifts and trends to develop plans for a successful future.
• Demonstrate everyday leadership by sharing accomplishments as a team, and inspiring those around you to strive for the best.
• Build an office and entity for Xsolla along with a local team based on the business goals and needs of the region

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or similar field 8+ years' professional experience.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) with Finnish as a preferred secondary option.
• Have lead teams in the past with successful metrics.
•  Must have a passion for games and/or prior experience in the game industry.
• Strong network of gaming professionals in region.
• Understanding of mobile games industry and business models related.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Gaming industry knowledge, publishing or developer experience.
• Must be able to immediately handle a significant workload and effectively prioritise projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Effective time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% - 40% of time, dependent upon base location


Preferred
• Hands-on operational experience with an entrepreneurial organisation.
• Deep experience & knowledge of Mobile gaming marketplace.
• Access to our UK or Berlin office or live within territory