General Manager – Near East

About the role

HMD is seeking a General Manager for the Near East region to lead its mobile and connectivity business. Reporting to the VP of AMEA, you will be responsible for driving profitable revenue growth, shaping channel strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across the territory.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with operators, distributors, and retail customers.
• Implement regional business development aligned with HMD’s global strategy.
• Lead local sales and marketing teams to meet volume, share, and profit targets.
• Provide accurate forecasts for promotions, sales, inventory, and supply.
• Ensure transparency of performance against targets and accountability.
• Design and execute distribution and channel coverage models.
• Build strategic partner relationships and deliver market insights.
• Create country‑specific retail sales and marketing strategies based on market dynamics.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in telecom or mobile device markets.
• Strong track record of achieving sales, market share, and profitability goals.
• Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and drive results in a multicultural environment.

Required skills