International Executive Program

Full Time
3 months ago

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 25 countries. Every year, +200k merchants generate over 4B€ in sales through our platform 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 MISSION

We’re looking for great talent to join our International team in top management positions across different countries to define and execute our local strategy making an impact on:

🌍 Smart Expansion: Foster sustainable growth in dynamic economies.

📈 Financial sharpness: Drive financial excellence by optimizing resources and maximizing returns, contributing to the financial health of our business.

🌐 Operational Excellence: Spearhead operational efficiencies that transcend borders, ensuring that we deliver anything in all cities within minutes.

🤝 Cultural Integration: Navigate and bridge cultural nuances, fostering an inclusive work environment and strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders.

🌱 Local Empowerment: Empower local communities by implementing socially responsible initiatives and fostering economic development.

📊 Market Leadership: There is no place for second place: join us in becoming the #1 Delivery App.

🌟 Why Choose This Journey?

Our program offers not just a career move but a transformative leadership odyssey. You will be at the forefront of shaping industries, influencing economies, and leaving an enduring legacy.

Successful candidates MUST be willing to relocate to one or more of the following countries in Africa or Eastern Europe:

  • Romania
  • Serbia
  • Bulgaria
  • Croația
  • Moldova
  • Slovenia
  • Montenegro
  • Ivory Coast
  • Ghana 
  • Uganda
  • Kazakhstan

THE JOURNEY

  • Have full P&L responsibility or own a functional area for a specific market
  • Lead and develop the local teams
  • Oversee directly one or multiple departments and areas of responsibility depending on your expertise and skills. 
  • Hire top talent, help them perform, grow and develop as professionals
  • Devise and execute the long-term strategy for the country
  • Analyze business and financial data to take key decisions for the country
  • Establish and maintain relationships with CEOs of the top restaurant companies, retailers, CPG and financial institutions
  • Get into details, deepdive and problem solve. You will make things happen together with your team
  • Develop new business opportunities, anticipate issues and improve processes

 

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • Experience leading people and cross functional teams, 
  • Have hired senior management and have been involved in re-organizations
  • Led negotiations of multi-million contracts and you're comfortable of building relationships with C-level of other organizations
  • Experience having full ownership of one or various departments including (but not limited to) commercial, operations, finance, marketing and main core functions of a company
  • You are capable of inspiring teams, including senior management. You attract talent and are obsessed about high performance and raising the bar
  • You're persuasive in the most pleasant possible way and have no trouble selling anything
  • You’re an expert on managing stakeholders, working with peers and leveraging other teams aspiring to do what’s best for the company 
  • Data-driven mentality: takes decision based on data and makes business judgment when necessary
  • You’re an owner, you have a natural bias for action, always pushing for things to happen, objective and deadline oriented
  • You ensure the highest standards for you and your team with the deliverables and business objectives
  • You have an ambition and energy that makes some people think you're crazy while inspiring others
  • You are always a step ahead, proactive with potential problems/opportunities and always thinking how to be better

 

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!
  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • 🏖️The freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
  • 🧠 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!

Glovo is transforming the way consumers access local goods, enabling anyone to get almost any product delivered in minutes. Our on-demand logistics connect customers with independent local couriers who acquire goods from any restaurant or store in a city, as well as deliver urgent packages for a variable fee.  For additional information on Glovo, please visit https://about.glovoapp.com/