Director of International Expansion

About Remote:

Remote solves the world’s biggest remote employment problem. That is: How to hire anyone from anywhere, compliantly. Through our extensive (and growing) international network and suite of products, we are making it possible for every company to hire people in every country. Both as contractors, and also as fully legal, local employees, with all the benefits that come with that.

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as Director of International Expansion.

As an inspiring leader, a dynamic, engaging and energetic professional, the Director of International Expansion will own the development and implementation of strategic plans to launch new markets (countries) and contribute to all the struggles that a quickly-growing startup has. Primarily:

• Along with the VP of International Expansion & People set the international expansion roadmap.
• Implement Remote's International Expansion strategy and organizational structure to launch and sustain growth in various geographic regions.
• Direct and manage International Expansion projects timelines.
• Manage our high performing International Expansion team with expertise in the design, development, management, delivery, and measurement of expansion programs
• Analyze and report on key drivers impacting top and bottom line performance and speed in the international expansion; present regular updates to senior leadership.
• Advise on and select external regional partners and serves as their key point of contact. Owns budgets and negotiations with external partners.
• Be able to go from “scout to scale” and actually start things up

In your role, you will make a direct impact in Remote's global operations and its international expansion. Check out https://remote.com/countries to see which countries we are tackling next.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role:

• 5+ years of project management experience required, coupled with a proven track record of managing corporate international expansion projects;
• Demonstrated experience in development of International Expansion strategies, scenarios, recommendations and decisions based on comprehensive data analyses and benchmarking;
• Familiarity with corporate law and international expansion best practices;
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment;
• Have a desire in making a difference in the remote employment space;
• Team player with the ability to work independently and take own responsibility
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus

Benefits

• Remote work culture
• A good salary
• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Home office setup
• Health insurance
• Training allowance
• Equity

Practicals

• Report to: VP of International Expansion and People
• Team: International Expansion
• Location: Anywhere in the world
• Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply

Submit your application.

• As the headline: "Application Director of IE"
• Your CV as a PDF
• A short (at most a single page) cover letter in the text area provided

Application process

1. Interview with recruiter
2. Interview with VP of International Expansion and People
3. Interview with CEO
4. Reference calls
5. Offer