Job Title: General Manager
Reports to: CEO
Location: Shanghai
Summary: Directs and coordinates Chinese operations to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Exercises a wide latitude of discretionary decision-making authority over the day-to-day operation and interests in China..
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Contribute at group level to the strategic planning and development of the business
- Position products to take advantage of developments in technology and market needs within the pay media sector
- Development and analysis of new market initiatives and business opportunities
- Source and appoint technology partners within Chinese markets
- Negotiate new software license agreements with pay media operators
- Maintain a high standard of quality of products and services to customers
- Grow revenues and market share in targeted markets
- Coordinates activities with engineering, research and development and product management to effect operational efficiency and economy.
- Establish and operate the business within well-defined policies that comply with regulations and good business practices
- Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.
- Coordinates business plans, forecasts and budgets for Chinese operation
- Accountability for financial performance of Chinese operations
- Recruitment and retention of skilled and highly motivated personnel
- Provide the infrastructure and resources for the defined business activity and objectives
- Participate formulating and administrating company policies, directing and coordinating all the department activities to develop and implement long range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.
Competencies:
- Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results
- Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions
- Excellent command of English and Mandarin is a must.
- Experience in the Technology industry a must.
Education/Experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree (B.S. or M.A.) required and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
