UK Country Manager - #1801145

Robert Walters


Date: 20 hours ago
City: London
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Robert Walters

The Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing international technology company delivering mobile battery-sharing infrastructure across multiple global markets. The company operates an innovative, kiosk-based power bank sharing platform currently used across Asia and Oceania, and is now expanding into Europe through its recently established London subsidiary.

With strong backing from major investors and corporate partners, the business is committed to making mobile energy more accessible, sustainable, and connected-bridging the digital and physical divide in urban life.

The Role:

The UK Country Manager will lead the commercial launch, growth, and operational development of the business within the United Kingdom. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who can drive market expansion, build key partnerships, close deals, and establish a local team. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a successful international brand in a new and untapped region.

Responsibilities:

Market Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute the UK go-to-market strategy, including city rollout plans, site selection, and prioritisation of market segments (e.g. retail, transit, hospitality, events).

  • Define and track KPIs such as installations, revenue, and customer acquisition.

Business Development

  • Identify, negotiate and secure commercial partnerships with retail chains, transport hubs, venues, and franchise partners.

  • Develop long-term, scalable relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders.

Brand Building & Marketing

  • Lead local marketing efforts in collaboration with global teams to drive awareness and adoption.

  • Develop campaigns and event activations tailored to UK audiences.

Team Leadership

  • Build and manage a high-performing UK team across business development, operations, and support.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and alignment with global values.

Reporting & Collaboration

  • Provide regular updates to regional leadership and liaise with international HQ teams.

  • Share market insights, competitor analysis, and local challenges.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential

  • Significant experience (8+ years) in general management, business development, or country leadership roles.

  • Demonstrated success in launching and scaling a product or service in a new market.

  • Experience negotiating with enterprise clients and managing strategic partnerships.

  • Proven financial acumen and experience managing budgets and commercial performance.

  • Strong operational understanding, particularly with physical deployments or infrastructure rollouts.

  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Fluent in English; excellent written and verbal communication.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in the technology, mobility, or sharing economy sectors.

  • Understanding of franchise or hardware-as-a-service business models.

  • Knowledge of European or Asian business cultures or languages.

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