Candidate Pack - Liberty Managing Director Japan

PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills,
capabilities and experience:
Core Competencies
A strong customer focus;
Team focussed and the ability to work with others.
Role Specific Competencies
Strong communicative skills;
Ability to establish direction and drive;
A talent for leadership and management.
Personal Qualities and Experience
A minimum of 12+ years’ experience of international sales and marketing in a commercial function;
A strong executive presence, with a charismatic presentation style, excellent written and verbal
communication skills;
Proven negotiation and influencing skills; the ability to negotiate significant contracts and secure the best
possible deal for Liberty;
An excellent communicator with first class interpersonal skills who is able to lead and motivate an
international team across different cultures to deliver on KPIs;
Capable of adopting a proactive and hands-on approach to deliver results;
Customer focussed and able to manage key customer relationships on a personal level;
Experience of managing budgeting processes and P&L accountability;
Experience of working and living internationally, in a number of countries and markets;
Ability to demonstrate a cultural awareness of global markets;
Prepared to travel both locally and internationally for extended periods; sometimes at short notice.
APPOINTMENT DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY
Liberty is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society.
Applications should consist of a CV, ideally accompanied by a brief covering letter and addressing
the criteria in the Person Specification. These documents can be sent to:
thomas.devlin@society-search.com
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 23 rd May 2016.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in May-June 2016.
An appointment will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references. The appointed candidate
will be offered a salary that is commensurate with their experience and the seniority of their new
role.