Country Manager - Romania

Job Introduction

Location: Romania - 100% Remote / Home Working (Must permanently live in Romania& have the right to work without restrictions to apply for this role)

Pay Rate: €18- €20 euro per hour

Contract: 12-month initial contract (Highly likely to be extended, but no guarantees) - Self-employed contractor. Responsible for own taxes.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Hiring Manager:  Charlotte Matthams

Recruiter: Frazer Morton

First things first! What is Twinkl? What is Twinkl's mission?

Twinkl is here to "help those who teach." It's what brings us to work every day. We're proud to create educational resources that can be used at each step of a child's learning journey.

Our award-winning resource collection - created by teachers for teachers - provides unlimited supplementary digital and printable teaching resources at an unbeatable value.

We have over a million editable resources, and new content is added every day. Don't see what you need? Just ask! We make bespoke resources for our members as part of our world-class customer service promise to help those who teach.

We support educators and children around the world, and we’re committed to transforming lives through education.

Whoever you are, whatever you teach, Twinkl is here for you!

We are looking for a dynamic Country Manager with a strong educational background and able to position Twinkl as the leading expert in education resource provision in Romania. You'll be well-connected in the education sector, passionate about supporting educators, and adept at leading teams.

Twinkl is committed to educators’ ongoing professional development and is dedicated to providing innovative resources that empower educators and enhance learning outcomes. 

In this role, the Country Manager will lead the country and segment strategy, including product development initiatives, leveraging Twinkl's expertise to shape the educational landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Educational Leadership and Market Understanding:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the education landscape and the evolving needs of educators and learners in Romania

• Forge strong relationships with decision-makers and educators across the country, positioning Twinkl as the go-to resource provider.

• Develop segment-specific strategies that align with Twinkl's overarching goals, leveraging insights into market needs and trends.

Product development:

• Lead the development and improvement of resources and products designed for educators' specific careers.

• Lead a team, motivating them to excel and encouraging innovation and teamwork.

• Use your entrepreneurial mindset to find new opportunities, lead important projects, and drive Twinkl's growth forward.

Team leadership

• Lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of country-specific strategies and initiatives.

Business Growth and Performance:

• Achieve revenue targets, new customer acquisition goals, and other key performance indicators.

• Monitor market trends, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions to drive growth.

• Provide regular reporting on market performance and progress towards business objectives.

To success in this role, you will have a combination of the following:

• Thorough knowledge of the targeted education market and customer needs.

• Experience teaching in a government school

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Strong decision-making skills and ability to seize opportunities.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Passion for education and a commitment to Twinkl's mission of supporting those who teach.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Twinkl is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity within all of our teams and are committed to continuing to build an inclusive workplace for all. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

Contractor Benefits 

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Here are a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before the process

• Flexible working with opportunities to work from home. 

• Diversity, inclusion and belonging - our Employee Network Program includes many working groups

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Our ever-evolving program includes: Monthly progression reviews, Twinkl’s Management Scheme, commercial awareness training, leadership coaching quads, career chats and mentoring.

• Collaboration across continents! You’ll plug into a global team working to help improve the lives of educators around the world.