Country Manager Romania

  • Full-time

Company Description

BlaBlaCar: a high growth, global company is looking for talent and passion

A successful and innovative start-up in a rapid global growth phase, our HQ are based in Paris and we have international teams in local offices in Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, Hamburg, Moscow, Istanbul, Budapest, London, New Delhi, Mexico City and São Paulo. We are creating an entirely new, people powered, transport network. With dedicated customer service, state of the art web and mobile platforms, and a highly engaged community of users, BlaBlaCar is making road travel fun, money-saving and more efficient. We are always recruiting talented new team members to be part of our exciting story.

Have a look at our Fun & Serious ambiance at BlaBlaCar and join us to create the world’s largest ridesharing community! https://vimeo.com/134707127

Read more about us here: http://www.blablacar.com/blog/blablacar-press

Check out WIREDs feature article "BLABLACAR HAS TURNED RIDE-SHARING INTO A MULTI-MILLION-EURO BUSINESS" here: http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2015/05/features/blablacar

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Being part of the BlaBlaCar team means:

  • you will have a positive social impact on the world, as we continue to make road travel smarter and more sustainable,
  • you will work in a fast-paced environment with a highly agile team of dynamic, hyper-motivated and talented individuals,
  • you will join a global company, with a real international culture and vision; multi-lingual and highly mobile :)
  • you will be part of a supportive team that shares knowledge and empowers every single member to reach their full potential, and continue learning,
  • you will enter a high-growth structure which means that you will be constantly challenged and that your responsibilities will grow fast and change regularly.

Job Description

As Country Manager your mission will be to establish our office in Bucharest, build a local team and work at growing the BlaBlaCar brand into a household name while improving the long distance mobility of millions of Romanian people.

 Key responsibilities:

  • Managing the country’s marketing and communications growth strategy
  • Launching and implementing strategic partnerships 
  • Representing BlaBlaCar locally in front of the media and public authorities
  • Hiring, building and managing a team locally (4 people initially)
  • Managing the country P&L, accounts, payrolls and reporting
  • Setting up the legal structure of the company
  • Working with global team on product and marketing improvements

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business or Engineering (Master’s level)
  • Work experience including people management (minimum 3 years)
  • Strong online/mobile background
  • Strong data and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative, proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
  • Hands-on approach                                                             
  • Native Romanian, fluent English
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and with remote offices
  • International experience (working or studying) is a significant plus 

Additional Information

  • Start: Immediately
  • Place: Based in Bucharest with regular business trips to HQ
  • Contract: Long-term contract 
  • Salary: According to profile and experience


If you feel you are the right candidate for this role, please apply online and:

1/ Upload your CV

2/ Write a short covering letter


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