This position is responsible for leading Segway’s overall business strategy, commercial performance, and market expansion within Peru. This role owns the country business plan, drives revenue growth across all Segway product lines, and builds a high-performing multi-channel distribution network. The Country Manager serves as the senior commercial leader in the market, overseeing sales execution, partner relationships, market positioning, and cross-functional coordination to achieve sustainable growth, profitability, and brand leadership.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the country business plan to achieve sales targets, market share objectives, and profitability goals.
- Own revenue growth and financial performance across all Segway product lines in the Peruvian market.
- Lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews for the country business.
- Build, manage, and optimize a multi-channel distribution network, including distributors, retailers, fleet partners, and strategic B2B accounts.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new channel partners to expand market coverage and penetration.
- Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts and partners, ensuring alignment with Segway’s brand strategy and growth objectives.
- Conduct ongoing market analysis to understand customer needs, industry trends, regulatory conditions, and competitive dynamics.
- Position Segway products effectively against competitors and clearly articulate unique value propositions across channels.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in emerging segments such as shared mobility, corporate fleets, and government projects.
- Partner closely with marketing, operations, product, and supply chain teams to ensure coordinated execution and rapid market responsiveness.
- Ensure effective sales operations, inventory planning, and logistics coordination to support demand and service levels.
- Monitor regulatory developments, economic trends, and market forces that may impact business strategy or execution.
- Represent Segway at industry events, trade shows, and key customer or partner meetings.
- Engage with government entities, industry associations, and media stakeholders as appropriate to support brand presence and market credibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience in sales, business development, or general management experience.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant sales, business development, or general management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing the Peruvian market, preferably in a eMobility, consumer electronics, or powersports.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets, managing P&L; responsibility, and building scalable distribution networks in Peru.
- Deep understanding of the Peruvian mobility, consumer electronics, automotive, or related industries.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and market analysis.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Existing network of contacts within distribution, retail, fleet,
or B2B sectors in Peru.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Creative problem-solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
- Willingness to travel extensively within Peru and occasionally internationally.
- Strategic thinker with a high degree of ownership, execution capability, and a results-oriented approach.
- Experience working in a multinational company within an international team is a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. Mandarin is a plus.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. This role requires frequent travel within Peru and occasional international travel. The position involves extended periods of meetings, presentations, and relationship management activities, as well as computer-based planning and reporting work. Attendance at trade shows, partner sites, and industry events may require standing, walking, and mobility throughout the workday. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Statement:
Segway Inc. is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
📌 Peru Country Manager (Lima)
🏢 Segway
📍 Lima