About Skipperi
Skipperi is a fast-growing, tech-oriented boating company from the Nordics. Our team comprises of sailors, motorboaters, ex-landlubbers, and fishermen, all united by a passion for making boating accessible to everyone. We excel in software development and digital marketing, aiming to revolutionize boating through innovation and technology.
At Skipperi, we believe that shared boating is smart boating. Our members get to enjoy boating through a modern, digitized, and hassle-free fleet. Our Skipperi service, featuring over 300 shared-use boats, spans 60+ locations across seven countries.
Technological Innovation
As a tech-oriented company, we constantly seek ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable through technology. Our fully digital check-in and check-out processes are unparalleled in the industry and our location based real-time data allows for safer operation and monitoring of the boats and the fleet. Our Skipperi Academy offers comprehensive online and practical training to ensure boater safety.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Country Lead to work as an integral member of our team and continue the success of Skipperi Canada, initially launched in 2022 and currently operating 40 boats across 8 locations around lake Ontario. We need a teamwork minded leader with a hands on attitude to grow our business in Toronto and drive our growth into other cities in Canada. The ideal candidate will be based in Toronto or nearby and work closely with our HQ in Helsinki, as well as teams in Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Auckland. You will also support Skipperi’s partners in the U.S. from time to time.
Key Responsibilities:

• Business growth: Grow our business profitably in the greater Toronto area and in Canada
• Sales: Act as the primary driver of sales in Canada
• Team leadership: Lead our awesome Canadian team
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with boaters, city officials, the boating industry, and Skipperi's partners.
• Champion Boating Culture: Serve as the spokesperson and pioneer for a new boating culture in Canada.
• Community Building: Collaborate with our marketing team to build a vibrant local Skipperi community.
• Service Management: Oversee the Skipperi Fleet service in Toronto.

What will make you successful in this position:

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a management role, preferably with a strong track record of driving profitable business growth.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business goals and expand market presence.
• Operational Excellence: Experience in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality service delivery.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, and P&L management.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Hands on attitude: We have a small team where everyone needs to be involved.
• Customer Focused: Passion for delivering delightful customer experiences and continuously improving customer satisfaction.
• Innovative: Willingness to experiment, embrace new ideas, and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Boating Knowledge: Experience in boating is highly desirable; networks in the boating industry are a plus.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and seize opportunities.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic Team: Work with a fun, friendly, driven, and skilled team.
• Innovative Environment: A workplace that encourages testing, challenging, and improving processes.
• A tech company mindset: Working in a small, growing and ambitious tech company disrupting boating industry with cutting edge technology
• Boating Opportunities: Enjoy plenty of boating activities!

Please apply before 31st of August 2024 here: https://skipperi.teamtailor.com/jobs/4824256-country-lead-skipperi-canada.
For further inquiries, contact Keven at Keven@skipperi.ca. Pro Tip: Mention boating in your cover letter, or we won't open your CV.
Join us at Skipperi and be part of shaping the future of boating in Canada!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have solid boating experience?

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-08-31