David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading financial services company who are looking to recruit a Spanish speaking Country Manager.

Position: Country Manager 

Location: Remote within Colombia, Panama, Peru, Argentina 

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: base salary 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement business development strategies tailored to the local market, in alignment with broader regional goals.
• Identify growth opportunities and adapt the company’s value proposition to meet the needs of partners or affiliates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Compliance, Marketing) to create and execute localized promotional campaigns.
• Recruit, train, and manage a business development team with clear objectives and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Oversee team performance using CRM systems, dashboards, and regular coaching sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Implement acquisition, activation, retention, and support strategies, including referral programs, onboarding processes, and educational sessions.
• Take ownership of key performance metrics such as revenue growth, client acquisition, partner activation, and retention rates.
• Ensure accurate and organized CRM data management and prepare consistent performance reports.
• Provide regular updates on performance, risks, and forecasts to regional leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or fluent in Spanish (C1 level), with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication. As well as proficiency in English (B2).
• 6–10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, preferably within digital finance, technology, or other high-growth industries.
• Proven track record working with partners, affiliates, or commercial networks in regional or emerging markets.
• Strong leadership experience managing small to mid-sized commercial teams.
• Analytical and results-driven mindset with expertise in performance metrics and process optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

OFFER:

• Competitive salary with performance-based commissions and incentive programs.
• Strategic role with high autonomy and visibility across the region.
• Opportunity to lead business growth in a key market.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and performance-focused company culture.
• Professional development plan within a fast-growing global organization.