About the job
Role Overview
The General Manager will play a critical leadership role across revenue growth, product development, operations, and company scaling initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in small, startup-like environments, enjoys solving complex business challenges hands-on, and has proven experience scaling SaaS businesses. The role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO, influence company strategy, and potentially grow into a future CEO position.
Revenue & Growth (Primary Focus)
- Drive sustainable revenue growth across B2C SaaS and self-serve B2B products
- Lead growth initiatives related to:
- Product-Led Growth (PLG)
- Marketing-Led Growth
- Customer Acquisition
- Retention & Monetization
- Optimize and scale growth channels, including:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Communities
- Organic Acquisition
- Product Conversion Funnels
- Partner closely with Product and System Operations teams to enhance user experience and improve growth metrics
- Analyze product and business performance data to identify new growth opportunities and improve decision-making
Leadership & Operations
- Oversee company operations, workflows, automations, and scaling initiatives
- Collaborate effectively with technical leadership and engineering teams
- Support operational excellence across departments
- Help build scalable systems and internal processes to support company growth
- Contribute to strategic planning and execution alongside the CEO
- Support hiring and team expansion initiatives as growth targets are achieved
Required Experience
- Experience in B2C SaaS (preferred) or B2B SaaS with strong Product-Led Growth (PLG)
- Experience with self-serve subscription-based products
- Strong understanding of PLG environments where users sign up, test via free trials, and purchase independently
- Experience scaling startups or autonomous business units
Scaling Experience
- Scaled teams from approximately 10–20 to 30–40+ employees
- Supported ARR growth.
Technical & Leadership Fit
- Comfortable working closely with engineering and technical teams
- Strong communication with technical stakeholders and customers
- Hands-on, ownership-driven mindset
- Comfortable in lean, fast-paced startup environments
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Is proactive and execution-oriented
- Solves problems directly and takes initiative
- Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Understands sustainable company growth
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus structure (OTE)
Location Preferred:
- Eastern Europe
- South Africa
- Also open to candidates aligned with European time zones
Requirements
- Fluent English communication skills (C1+)
- Strong leadership and operational capabilities
- Experience in PLG-led SaaS environments
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Why Join Us?
- Direct mentorship from experienced leadership
- Clear path toward a future CEO role
- High-impact role influencing company growth and strategy
- Strong performance-based earning potential
Originally posted on Himalayas