UK Country Manager - Bizon

Company Description

Bizon is the Amazon agency of the Publicis group, the second largest communication group in the world.

You've heard of Amazon, right? Naturally, the company is at the pinnacle of its global conquest, dominating e-commerce on an international scale.

Amazon worldwide averages more than 2.4 billion monthly visits.

Today, everything is sold there. From your Christmas gifts to your cleaning products, you can find practically everything! However, the line between finding anything and everything is thin. Many brands, even those with high-quality offerings, struggle to position themselves effectively.

This is where Bizon steps in, the European leader in performance on Amazon: our goal is to help brands establish themselves on a large scale through our methodology: accelerated growth driven by data and technology.

Our Story:

Founded in 2017 by Guillaume Rigallaud, Bizon now has 80 employees and €20 million in revenue. In 2022, the company was acquired by Publicis with the goal of deploying Bizon within its subsidiaries to make it a global leader.

In less than 24 months, Bizon became the fastest-growing Publicis agency in France and opened its first offices in London and Milan.

Bizon is an ambitious and innovative project, but above all, it is a human and collective adventure, in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere.

Whether building strategy or deploying client campaigns, our talents test, develop, and challenge the latest technologies, helping to push boundaries and constantly evolve our professions.

Job Description

As the Country Manager, you will launch and lead the local branch of Bizon, acting as the true CEO for the UK market. You will be responsible for the UK branch, participate in strategic decisions, and drive commercial development.

This job is for you if you are an experienced leader with a passion for e-retail and innovation, and are excited about launching Bizon in a new country, starting from scratch!

Main Missions:

• Offer Adaptation: Customize our offer to align with the needs and expectations of UK customers, while remaining faithful to the company's vision and standards.
• Strategic Planning: Develop a detailed launch plan, including setting short and medium-term goals, initial budget, and market entry strategies.
• Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and possible Publicis synergies to strengthen Bizon's position in the UK market.
• Sales Leadership: Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospect identification to closing.
• Collaborate with Bizon France and Publicis marketing teams to launch targeted marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and develop the customer portfolio in the UK.
• Build and develop the team in the UK by recruiting local talent ready to join the venture and ensure the commercial development of Bizon in the UK (Business Developer, SDR, Account Manager).
• Post-Sale Service: Ensure smooth post-sale service to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor KPIs, analyze performance, and continuously optimize commercial and marketing actions.

Qualifications

• Significant Experience in a commercial and/or Marketplace manager position, preferably in an Amazon environment.
  
• Entrepreneurial Leadership: Proven leadership with a strategic vision and a proven ability to develop a business or a Business Unit.
  
• Industry and Geographic Expertise: Interest and strong understanding of Amazon, deep knowledge of the specifics of the UK market.
  
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with and influence high-level interlocutors, establish strategic partnerships, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Technological Proficiency: Comfortable with digital tools and multi-channel communication for agile and responsive management.