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

Position: Country Manager 

Location: Remote within Brazil

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: base salary 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement a market-specific business strategy aligned with broader regional objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities and tailor the company’s value proposition to attract and retain strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Compliance, Marketing) to launch localized campaigns and promotions.
• Recruit, train, and lead a business development team with clearly defined goals and continuous performance tracking.
• Monitor team performance using tools such as CRM systems, dashboards, and coaching sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders in the local market.
• Develop and execute partner-focused strategies for acquisition, onboarding, activation, and retention, including referral and training programs.
• Own key performance indicators related to market performance, including revenue, partner activation, client acquisition, and retention metrics.
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of CRM systems and deliver regular performance reports.
• Report business performance, risks, and projections to regional leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or fluent in Portuguese (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 within high-growth or technology-driven sectors.
• Proven experience working with commercial partners, affiliates, or B2B networks in local or regional markets.
• Strong leadership capabilities in managing small to mid-sized sales or business development teams.
• Analytical mindset, results-oriented, and experienced in managing performance through metrics and data.
• 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.