CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

For 27 years, Teltonika has been one of the leading manufacturers of IoT solutions in the world, with sales offices in 27 countries and more than 2,500 employees worldwide. 

We are looking for a visionary CEO to lead one of the largest and fastest-growing office of the Teltonika IoT Group, based in Tokyo, Japan. This is a key leadership role that will shape the company’s future in Japan.

As a CEO, you will be responsible for setting the company‘s strategic direction, driving operational excellence and ensuring long-term success. You will work closely with leadership team in HQ office and  different stakeholders to scale the business.

We are at an exciting stage of our development, and we need a visionary data-driven and accountable leader to help drive our growth and success in the coming years.  

In this role, you will:

• Own full P&L responsibility, ensuring revenue targets, cost optimization, and sustainable profitability.

• Develop, execute, and assess top business strategies that will drive company growth
• Provide quarterly performance reports with KPIs, risks, and mitigation strategies to the Group Executive Team.
• Collaborate with other executives, managers, and employees to find meaningful solutions
• Ensure the financial health of operations in the country, make decisions to optimize profitability, and ensure sustainability
• Lead, build, and coordinate local teams, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring effective collaboration
• Establish clear performance expectations and lead structured reviews with senior team members.
• Fulfil sales and cost goals set by the Head of the Regions
• Prepare, adapt, and organize the internal systems, and training programs that align with global standards.
• Partner with the global HR team and other stakeholders to ensure compliant and consistent people management practices.
• Prepare and approve contracts with clients following applicable national laws
• Customize global strategies to fit local market conditions, cultural nuances, and consumer behaviors
• Represent the company professionally and maintain the employer's brand image within the local community
• Familiarity with regional regulatory compliance
• Ensure the management of the flow of goods

What we expect of you: 

• 10+ years of corporate finance and business management experience with full operational and P&L accountability.
• Fluent in the English and Japanese language
• Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of accounting, local law, data, and administrative management practices and procedures
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with diverse cultures, and global matrix structures and adapt messages accordingly
• Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue and forecasting
• Proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations and implement group-wide initiatives at the local level
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced or emerging markets.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and the company‘s Code Of Conduct

What we offer:

• Experience in working with an international company and being part of a Global team

• The opportunity to lead an ambitious, innovative, and fast-growing organization
• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to gain or maintain current management experience
• Work with leading-edge IoT solutions transforming industrial operations

Salary

We appreciate everyone's efforts and experiences, so we offer an attractive base salary that will depend on your skillset and expertise in the field. This role includes the possibility of earning an annual bonus, based on clear and transparent performance indicators.