Kultakiertue is the market leader and pioneer in the purchasing and evaluation of precious metals, especially gold and silver.
More than 100 professionals work within our unique service concept, and we are now expanding fast across Europe. To support that
growth, we are looking for a Director of International Expansion to take ownership of this process and see it through.
We are looking for an experienced Director of International Expansion to join our leadership team in Helsinki.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This role sits on the leadership team and covers the full scope of our international expansion: launching new markets, scaling up
existing ones, managing country managers, and clearing the operational and regulatory blockers that come with moving fast across
multiple jurisdictions.
Speed matters here. You will deal with regulators, local subcontractors, authorities in individual municipalities, and grocery
store chains whose parking lots we want to operate from. Some of that you will handle yourself. Most of it you will direct through
the people who work with you.
You will report directly to the CEO and work alongside the leadership team.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading the launch of new European markets, from regulatory groundwork through to operational go-live
Managing and developing a team of country managers, ensuring each market can operate profitably and grow
Running the weekly expansion leadership meetings: identifying blockers across markets and driving solutions
Coordinating with external legal counsel across multiple countries on regulatory approvals and licensing
- Scaling up performance in existing markets: working with country teams to improve unit economics and resolve local authority
issues
Leading negotiations with local partners, including grocery chains and property networks where needed
Monitoring market developments to stay ahead of competitors in each geography
Reporting progress and performance to the CEO and leadership team
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- Experience leading international expansion at a B2C company with a physical operational footprint: mobility, logistics, food
delivery, or similar fast-scaling consumer businesses
Experience managing country managers or regional teams across multiple markets at once
- The ability to move between strategic direction and operational detail. You can run a meeting on country P&L in the morning and
unblock a municipal licensing issue in the afternoon
- Commercial instincts strong enough to spot partnership opportunities and oversee local negotiations, without needing to be in
the room for every one
Comfort making fast decisions with incomplete information
Finnish and English fluency, with additional European languages a plus
You will need to be based in Helsinki. The role is hybrid but office-oriented.
- A background in law, or meaningful exposure to complex regulatory processes through your operational work, is a significant
advantage. Regulatory work sits at the center of this role, and that kind of experience will set you apart.
WHAT WE OFFER
Direct influence over the pace and direction of the company's European expansion
A seat on the leadership team of a fast-growing group
Real scope to build and develop a team across multiple countries
A flexible hybrid working model
An office in Käpylä, Helsinki
Please send your CV and application as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis.