Country Manager

Better Trips for travelers. Better Trips for the World Since Evaneos was founded in 2009, we’ve been building a greener, fairer future for travel. By connecting travelers with the world’s best local experts, we provide trips that are better for them and better for the places they visit. For us, it’s all about quality and impact. That means fighting mass tourism and impersonal experiences at the expense of local communities and the environment. Instead, we offer tailor-made trips, lovingly crafted by those passionate about sharing and protecting the destinations they call home.Thanks to our network of more than 600 local agencies in more than 160 destinations, we’ve helped more than 800,000 travelers plan extraordinary trips worldwide. The adventure doesn’t stop here. We invest a percentage of every trip we sell in our Better Trips Fund and have committed to spend at least 3 million € by 2025 on projects that reduce the negative impacts of travel and drive positive change within our industry. Think: creating new opportunities for woman-owned businesses, guiding small businesses through sustainability training and certification, and much more.Our values are just as important within Evaneos. Our strength is in our diversity, made up of a multitude of languages, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe in building the best teams by creating an environment where everyone can be authentic, trust each other, and thrive.We hope you’ll join us on our missionYou can also follow our and see the comments of our current employees and candidates.## Job Description### **Role & Impact **At Evaneos, we connect travelers with local experts to create more authentic and responsible travel experiences. We operate in eight European markets (France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands), scaling our impact across borders.The Southern region (Italy in priority, and Spain) has been part of Evaneos for more than fourteen years. Italy and Spain are strategic markets for Evaneos, and our goal is to further strengthen the strong momentum driving sustainable growth in these key countries.We’re looking for a **strategic leader with proven experience in the Southern market,** someone who knows how to navigate complexity, build strong local partnerships, and deliver growth in competitive B2C travel industries.Your mission: to continue building the brand in these markets and to activate the necessary growth levers to sustain a strong and lasting performance trajectory. You will define a strategy leveraging your local expertise and deep market understanding, built on both internal and external insights, and developed in close collaboration with central teams### **The International & FR Markets team **In the International & FR Markets’ team, you’ll **join and lead** a dedicated and dynamic team of two experts: a Marketing Manager and a Network Developer. You’ll also work closely with other departments (product, offer, marketing,…) to accelerate our overall growth.This role is **based in Paris** and requires **regular business trips** (approximately once a month) to Italy and Spain.---### **Your role as Southern Country Manager** ** Set market direction and drive market performance**1/ You **set the vision, priorities, and ensure flawless execution** in your region:* You define and lead the **key strategic priorities** in close collaboration with central teams, across all growth levers (customer segments, offer, marketing channels, etc.).* You steer the **budget design and allocation** for your market, ensuring alignment with both your market priorities and overall company objectives.2/ You **monitor, analyze, and boost** market performance:* You take ownership of your market’s **P&L** (top of the P&L) **and key metrics**, identifying growth opportunities, challenges, and actionable insights to maximize performance.* You lead **Business Reviews** from demand to sales, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to turn insights into impact.* You define and follow up on **sales targets, network development, and market-specific needs** to ensure sustainable growth.** Represent Evaneos and grow its influence**You are the public face of Evaneos in Southern-Europe markets. You make the **brand visible, trusted, and relevant :*** Represent Evaneos with journalists, partners, media, and industry networks.* Show up where it matters, key events, travel fairs, and local communities that shape opinion.* Strengthen our reputation by sharing our vision of responsible, human travel in ways that resonate locally.**Drive activation and localize the brand strategy**You **turn local opportunities into growth** and make the brand thrive in your markets:* Build strategic partnerships with tourism boards, media, and brands to amplify reach and strengthen Evaneos’ reputation and growth in the region.* Gather and share **strategic market insights** to fine-tune campaigns, adapt messaging, and maximize brand and business impact.* Lead and inspire your **local team** (a Marketing Manager and a Network Developer) to deliver effective PR, influencer, brand, and growth activations, in close collaboration with central teams.---### **What’s in it for you** * **La Voyagerie** – Our bright and vibrant HQ in the 9th arrondissement is more than an office: it’s a hub for inspiration, creativity, and daily interactions with others* **Weekly remote flexibility** – Enjoy up to 2 teleworking days per week, balancing focus time at home and collaborative moments at the office.* **A healthy work-life balance** – You shape your schedule in collaboration with your team.* **Travel budget** – Experience Evaneos services firsthand with dedicated travel perks.* **Well-being activities** – Yoga, meditation, partially covered sports memberships through **Gymlib**, music, and board games groups.* **Community & team events** – Cultural lunches, after-works, annual seminars, weekly team meetings*and even more* Salary range is **€75K-80k fixed**. *Transparent salary decisions based on clear benchmarks, career progression frameworks, and peer alignment to ensure fairness.*## Preferred Experience### **What we’re looking for** * Around **7+ years driving growth and visibility** for consumer brands, ideally in **travel, mobility, leisure, or e-commerce**.* Proven ability to optimize revenues and control costs to support business growth* Transversal leadership and strong interpersonal skills **to engage and build a strong connection with the central teams*** Strong understanding of the Southern region, its markets, and dynamics* Written and spoken **Italian** (C2 level or equivalent) & **ideally Spanish too** (B2 /C1) to represent the brand with impact, define and execute local strategy, and ensure cultural alignment and resonance across all market initiatives and partnerships* Fluent English (and French ideally), to collaborate effectively with our internal teams of 15 nationalities* Experience **building strategic partnerships** and representing your brand externally (events, agencies, media).### **Recruitment process** *We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and included. We strive to provide equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are. Our goal is simple: to ensure that everyone can thrive, feel safe, and be treated with respect.** **HR call** - Initial chat to get to know you, learn about your work experience, and how they connect to the role 45 minutes* **Team Leader Interview** **with Sarah, Head of International & FR Markets** - Open discussion to dive deeper into your skills and get a clear understanding of the role 1 hour* **Case Study** - A practical exercise based on (almost) real scenarios, to prepare in advance, with a report
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