General Manager Portugal (They/She/He)

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 23 countries.

Together we revolutionise 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.

💪 Our career development philosophy.

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good.

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

YOUR MISSION

Hi there – I’m Arnau, currently VP International at Glovo. I’ve been at Glovo since the beginning (10yrs almost, I’m getting old...) in different roles from operations to expansion – leading countries myself. I’m in charge of the local organization at Glovo and my main mission is to drive the P&L and execution in our markets.

I am looking for the General Manager of Portugal. Portugal is one of our biggest and fastest growing markets with more than 100 professionals working in the business unit. We're the challenger in the market, we’re coming from behind but a growth rate that can put us in #1 position if we execute well. Your mission will be to become #1 in the market while reaching profitability. You will be the CEO of Portugal and will have full P&L ownership.

We will offer you the ride of your life, you will have a direct impact like anywhere else. The journey will be intense, but also very rewarding. If you feel identified with all of the above, I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

THE JOURNEY

• Have full P&L responsibility and own business objectives
• Lead and develop a team of 100+ individuals
• Oversee directly multiple departments and areas of responsibility: Qcommerce, marketing, operations, finance, sales, innovation, partnerships, etc.
• Hire top talent, help them perform, grow and develop as professionals
• Devise 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
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators and the government
• 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
• Be the legal representative of Glovo and act accordingly

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 10yr+ experience in fast-paced environments (startups, investment banking, top consulting firms, top internet firms)
• Experience leading +50 people cross functional team, 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
• Led P&L with full ownership and multiple departments including operations, marketing and main core functions of a company
• You are capable of inspiring teams, including senior management of 10yr+ of experience. 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, and abilities, 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!
• 💳 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?

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