General Manager - Bosnia

Full Time
2 months ago

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. A ride that will fuel your ambitions and make a difference in people’s lives. This role will require lots of hard work, drive and energy. In exchange, it will boost your career at a much faster pace than the average management job.

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia, where we operate in +3000 cities across 25 countries. Every year, +200k merchants generate over 4B€ in sales and over 20M customers get their goods delivered in minutes.

Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

  • We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 
  • We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 
  • We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 
  • We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

  • We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 
  • We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 
  • We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

  • Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 
  • We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 
  • We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR WORK - LIFE OPPORTUNITY 

As a General Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to build and scale our on-demand delivery platform in Bosnia & Herzegovina!

We're looking for someone who has a mix of operational prowess to get great work done, the negotiation and collaboration skills needed to bring out the best from our partners, the strategic, innovative, and creative thinking that's required to develop outside the box solutions, and the emotional intelligence and humility required to lead a fast-paced business and inspire the team.

THE JOURNEY

  • Lead and develop a local team of c. 25 people. Have full P&L responsibility and own business objectives.
  • Devise the long-term strategy for BiH and leverage HQ resources towards your objectives to become the Market leader in the on-demand delivery industry in BiH.
  • Directly oversee multiple departments and areas of responsibility: Commercial, Quick-commerce, Operations, Finance, Advertising, etc.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with partners on our platform
  • Hire top talent, help them perform, grow, and develop as professionals
  • Analyze business and financial data to make key decisions for the country
  • Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, unions, and the government. Be the legal representative of Glovo.
  • Be informed, get involved, and make things happen. Get into details, be hands-on, deep dive and problem solve. You will make things happen together with your team.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • >5 years' experience in top management, ideally in an international business. You've managed a team of at least 10 people before and all of your (former) reports speak highly of you as a manager and leader.
  • Ideally you have a Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, MBA or other relevant fields.
  • You are exceptional in Project management, and your are highly organized
  • You're persuasive in an effective but pleasant way and have no trouble selling anything
  • You've got good judgment and own up to your mistakes
  • You're extremely curious and have a desire to acquire deep understanding
  • You find smart and elegant solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary problems
  • You're extremely agile and thrive in ambiguous environments
  • You are always respectful, kind and fair. You are empathetic and inclusive.
  • You have an ambition that makes some people think you're crazy while inspiring others

Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

  • 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
  • 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
  • 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
  • 💳 Cobee discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
  • 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
  • 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!