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Avid Life Media Inc. is a leading social entertainment company that operates some of the most vibrant social networking and dating communities on the web. We currently have online presence in 23 countries located around the world in a variety of languages, with aggressive plans to continue to expand the businesses. To support our continued compound annual growth and global expansion, we are looking for entrepreneurial, strategic and results oriented team members.

Country Manager, Italy

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Country Manager, Italy. We are looking for a results-oriented, entrepreneurial, strategic individual to look after our operations in Italy.

The Challenge

Based in Milan or Rome, the Country Manager, Italy will be responsible to take on a hands-on role for the overall planning, growth and profitability of the Company's businesses in Italy.

Here's what you'll do

• Assist in the launch and build of our vibrant social media based website businesses in Italy
• Plan and coordinate results oriented online marketing, traditional marketing, and public relations initiatives to create and maintain target customer awareness
• Manage the Italy press office and lead all communication to the media
• Identify, recommend and implement initiatives to drive visitors to web properties and in turn grow a profitable business
• Attain planned monthly, quarterly and annual revenue objectives
• Build a solid affiliate sales network in Italy
• Manage relationships and contracts with suppliers and partners.

Here's what you'll need

• University degree or equivalent along with 5+ years related experience (MBA preferred)
• Experience specifically with marketing and public relations.
• Previous experience building a successful online media, internet based or technology business/brand
• Excellent Italian and English language communications skills are mandatory, additional language skills are an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiation, public speaking, and presentation skills
• A background in product marketing, sales, public relations and/or advertising is preferred
• Passionate and decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective and is then prepared to execute it
• Ability to regularly travel within Italy and occasionally international as business needs require
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Pro-active, flexible, and results oriented
• Ability to work independently

Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@avidlifemedia.com. In the e-mail subject line please reference "Country Manager, Italy".

If you feel you have the required skills and experience to be successful in this position, we would love to hear from you!