We’re ambitious—ambitious to make our mark in the UK. We see immense potential and a bright future for Pan Oston and 4POS in the UK. Our idea? We start with you as our Country Manager, then you build your own team. Excited already? Read on, because we are looking for a

Country Manager for 4POS and Pan Oston in the UK

Your Challenge?

Positioning 4POS and Pan Oston successfully in the UK by building a strong sales team that is ready to gain market share year by year. Pan Oston and 4POS are a unique combination of two strong brands that create powerful checkout solutions for retail, looking for an entry into the UK retail market. You, as country manager, are responsible for creating and executing a sustainable sales strategy, that is in line with the business plans and goals of the Pan Oston Holding. 

The biggest challenge in this role might just be balancing building the business and the team and keeping your drive to bring in clients to achieve sales targets. This is a role that asks for a high degree of entrepreneurial spirit, networking skills, and drive to succeed in the UK. Once successful, you’ll move on to building a team. 

About 4POS and Pan Oston

4POS, now the #1 POS supplier in Germany, provides proven hardware solutions specifically designed for retail, with prominent references and a solid reputation in the retail market. Until now, 4POS has primarily operated in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but thanks to its success in these regions, it has a strong ambition for growth in the Benelux and the UK.

Pan Oston designs, manufactures, and installs checkout, self-service, and kiosk solutions that seamlessly fit any store concept. Working closely with clients, Pan Oston strives to develop innovative yet practical solutions for information, reception, transaction, and payment processes. Together, 4POS and Pan Oston strengthen each other in business.

What you will do

As a Country Manager, you will be responsible for sales targets in the UK. You will report directly to Pan Oston's owner and director, Ralf Hovenga. Your role will involve establishing strategic relationships and securing solid revenue in the UK. You will target larger players in the retail market, developing long-term relationships with new clients.

The next phase involves building and leading a team.

1. acquire new clients and partners in the UK;
2. acquisition, client visits, and trade shows to expand our customer base;
3. work with international colleagues to provide tailored solutions;
4. develop and implement a sales strategy;
5. conduct market analysis to identify opportunities;
6. build a sales team, establish a Ltd, and find a suitable location for our sales office.

Who are we looking for?

You’re passionate about building and expanding a business. You know how to build strong relationships with prospects and clients by truly understanding their needs and working together to create the best solutions. You’re experienced in managing this challenge independently, with support from the 4POS and Pan Oston teams. You’re a leader who can build and maintain a strong team, inspire people, and drive results.

Additionally, you are:

1. A powerfull networking person with a strong and relevant network within retail, IT and/or system integrators;
2. You are experienced in building a business within retail, ideally in POS or IT hardware;
3. You are familiar with tender processes and sales strategies.

Keywords that define Pan Oston and align with our values:

1. Passion
2. Innovative
3. Ambitious
4. Pragmatic
5. Entrepreneurial
6. Customer-oriented
7. Decisive
8. Ownership

What do we offer?

1. A good and competitive salary, aligned with your experience and expertise.
2. Generous bonus scheme of 30% linked to targets.
3. Paid holidays.
4. Phone, and car allowance.
5. Opportunities for personal development and training.
6. Work from our new office, from home, or at client sites.

Your Working Environment

You’ll join our international organization, working from home, visiting clients, and regularly visiting our headquarters in Raalte (Netherlands) and 4POS in Switzerland. We ensure close support from colleagues at 4POS and Pan Oston, working together for clients to learn from each other. Onboarding takes place in the Netherlands and Switzerland, giving you a chance to learn the culture, processes, and products of Pan Oston and 4POS. Working with an international team you will build our continued growth in Europe.