Country Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Country Manager to lead the launch and development of Afternow's operations in Peru—building teams from scratch and understanding the dynamics of digital and technical roles. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to build and lead a team from scratch 2. Fosters a strong, collaborative, and accountable team culture 3. Autonomy and accountability to make things happen Quick Overview - This is an on-site position in Lima, Peru. - Professional English and Spanish are mandatory. All communication with the company and clients is conducted in English. Spanish proficiency is required to collaborate effectively with the local team and market. - 5+ years of leadership experience in digital, technology, or agency environments, with a proven track record of building and scaling teams. - The mission: Launch and grow Afternow’s presence in Peru—build the team, establish operations, and ensure alignment with global standards while identifying opportunities for local growth and impact. Afternow is a partner for digital evolution, combining creativity and technology to drive meaningful growth. We collaborate with companies focused on real human needs, shaping brands, experiences, and products that impact millions of people every day. Founded in 2012 on the island of Krk, Croatia, we have grown into a fully remote agency with a global team of over 50 members. We believe in learning by doing, open communication, and pushing boundaries to deliver our best work. Our clients range from tech SMBs to corporations and venture-backed startups across SaaS, finance, health, and more. We’ve collaborated with names including AWS, Deloitte, BNP Paribas, ShipBob, Intercorp, and CloudZero, among many others. Job Description We are seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Country Manager to lead the launch and development of Afternow’s operations in Peru. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hands-on environments, has experience building teams from scratch, and understands the dynamics of digital and technical roles. You will be responsible for establishing the local team, defining processes, and ensuring alignment with Afternow’s global standards and culture. Your Responsibilities - Lead the setup and growth of Afternow’s office in Peru, including operational and administrative foundations - Build, manage, and develop a high-performing local team (recruiting, onboarding, coaching) - Serve as the primary point of contact between the Peru office and global leadership - Define and implement local hiring strategies, with a focus on digital and technical roles - Establish efficient processes, workflows, and team structures - Ensure delivery quality and team performance meet company standards - Foster a strong, collaborative, and accountable team culture - Identify opportunities for growth and scalability in the local market - Support business development efforts as needed Desired Experience - Proven experience in a leadership or team lead role, ideally within a digital agency or technology environment - Technical background, preferably with prior hands-on experience in a technical role or close collaboration with engineering teams - Solid understanding of modern technology stacks, including backend (e.g., Java, Spring Boot), frontend (e.g., React), and mobile (e.g., Flutter) - Demonstrated experience building and scaling teams from scratch - Strong understanding of digital and/or technical roles (e.g., developers, designers, product roles, marketing specialists) - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Practical, proactive profile comfortable in startup-like environments - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills - Fluent command of English and Spanish Preferred - Experience opening new offices or expanding into new markets - Experience working with international teams or in remote-first environments What You Can Expect - Opportunity to build and lead a team from scratch - Culture: We value collaboration, openness, curiosity, learning, and leadership. Our approach encourages making mistakes—as long as we learn from them—fostering a culture where growth emerges from understanding and overcoming challenges - Autonomy and accountability: You’ll have the trust to make things happen efficiently and effectively. -Requirements- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree Years of experience Languages: Spanish, English Keywords: leader, head, manager, director, chief, lead, leadership, regent