Director of International Expansion

Director of International Expansion The price of gold has tripled over the past ten years, and in that time Kultakiertue has grown into the largest player in the industry in Finland. Hae tätä työtä Kultakiertue is the market leader and pioneer in the purchasing and evaluation of precious metals, especially gold and silver. More than 100 professionals work within our unique service concept, and we are now expanding fast across Europe. To support that growth, we are looking for a Director of International Expansion to take ownership of this process and see it through. We are looking for an experienced Director of International Expansion to join our leadership team in Helsinki. Role description This role sits on the leadership team and covers the full scope of our international expansion: launching new markets, scaling up existing ones, managing country managers, and clearing the operational and regulatory blockers that come with moving fast across multiple jurisdictions. Speed matters here. You will deal with regulators, local subcontractors, authorities in individual municipalities, and grocery store chains whose parking lots we want to operate from. Some of that you will handle yourself. Most of it you will direct through the people who work with you. You will report directly to the CEO and work alongside the leadership team. Your key responsibilities Leading the launch of new European markets, from regulatory groundwork through to operational go-live Managing and developing a team of country managers, ensuring each market can operate profitably and grow Running the weekly expansion leadership meetings: identifying blockers across markets and driving solutions Coordinating with external legal counsel across multiple countries on regulatory approvals and licensing Scaling up performance in existing markets: working with country teams to improve unit economics and resolve local authority issues Leading negotiations with local partners, including grocery chains and property networks where needed Monitoring market developments to stay ahead of competitors in each geography Reporting progress and performance to the CEO and leadership team What we expect from you Experience leading international expansion at a B2C company with a physical operational footprint: mobility, logistics, food delivery, or similar fast-scaling consumer businesses Experience managing country managers or regional teams across multiple markets at once The ability to move between strategic direction and operational detail. You can run a meeting on country P&L in the morning and unblock a municipal licensing issue in the afternoon Commercial instincts strong enough to spot partnership opportunities and oversee local negotiations, without needing to be in the room for every one Comfort making fast decisions with incomplete information Finnish and English fluency, with additional European languages a plus You will need to be based in Helsinki. The role is hybrid but office-oriented. A background in law, or meaningful exposure to complex regulatory processes through your operational work, is a significant advantage. Regulatory work sits at the center of this role, and that kind of experience will set you apart. What we offer Direct influence over the pace and direction of the company's European expansion A seat on the leadership team of a fast-growing group Real scope to build and develop a team across multiple countries A flexible hybrid working model An office in Käpylä, Helsinki Please send your CV and application as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis. Sijainnit Helsinki Etätyömahdollisuus Hybridi Kultakiertue Oy yrityksenä Olemme edelläkävijä ja markkinajohtaja jalometallien arvioinnissa sekä ostossa. Turvallinen ja luotettava palvelumallimme toimii pian kaikissa Pohjoismaissa sekä muualla Euroopassa. Perustettu 2024 Työkaverit 100+