Managing Director

Our client, a German dynamic and fast-growing software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company for social media growth and customer engagement, is looking for the Managing Director for their startup in Kyiv (founded 2 years ago). The main goal is to help businesses identify their ideal target audiences, grow their social media accounts, and turn followers into loyal customers.

Suppose you have an entrepreneurial spirit, want to help develop businesses, and are ready to be the inspiring Team leader. In that case, we will be glad to know more about your experience.

You will have various interesting responsibilities and functions:

Marketing & Business Development (in collaboration with Headquarters):

• Analyzing customer data & refining marketing strategies with Headquarters
• Optimizing digital target group strategies for the clients
• Preparing statistics, calculations, reports, and other materials for management meetings.

Business Management & Strategy:

• Office management: Ensuring smooth office operations
• Feedback management: Evaluating customer feedback and optimizing processes
• Strategy development: Digital strategies & target group analysis for clients
• Business process analysis & optimization.

HR Management:

• Recruiting, hiring new employees (including working with recruitment agencies), and onboarding newcomers
• Training & developing the team, Finance & Administration
• Collaboration with accounting for financial planning & payroll
• Drafting & reviewing contracts (especially employment contracts)
• Administrative tasks & liaising with authorities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Organizing team events
• Contributing ideas for process optimization in Marketing, IT, and business operations.

You can be our perfect candidate if you have:

• Higher education or equivalent experience
• Analytical & Strategic mindset
• Logical and goal-oriented work style with high attention to detail
• Strong intercultural competence & teamwork skills
• Several years of experience in Marketing with a focus on Digital and Social Media Marketing
• Professional background should include a comparable position, such as Account Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Manager, Business Development Manager, Customer Success Manager, COO) in a startup, CEO Assistant, and other similar roles.
• People Management skills (ability to motivate a team and to be a leader)
• Office and Operational management experience
• Experience of cooperation with German companies is an advantage
• Desirable basic knowledge of company law
• Desirable basic knowledge in Accounting and Business Administration
• English - professional level, German or French is an advantage
• Personal profile - Highly motivated professional, eager to grow and continuously develop new skills, ambitious and proactive, with a desire to expand responsibilities and take on new functional areas, and lead a company to growth and success with the support and close cooperation of the founders.

What we can offer:

• Official full-time employment, paid vacation, and sick days
• Modern office in the BC “Silver Breeze” (the left bank of Kyiv)
• Possibility to work in an international environment (incl. German team)
• Hybrid / Remote work, currently from 9 am to 5 pm
• Fast career growth and professional development (access to training)
• 1500-2000 EUR (brutto) + Bonus for company growth year for year. The salary is currently paid in UAH monthly in 2 parts. The salary is fixed in EUR.
• Medical insurance can be discussed
• Relocation support if it is needed, but not cover the accommodation costs.

Why is it worth coming to us as an employee?

The company reflects a true startup mindset, where initiative is welcomed, ideas are quickly tested, and personal growth happens fast. New positions will also be created in the future, so there will be corresponding career opportunities for employees.

If you are interested in being our leader and developing the company, please don`t hesitate and apply for the position asap. Looking forward to receiving your CV and Cover Letter in English.

Please note that we contact candidates who can be considered for the next step.