General Manager - Italy

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

ElevenLabs seeks a General Manager to own and execute the Italy country strategy, driving B2B sales, building the local team and partner ecosystem, and representing the brand in the market.

Role Snapshot

• Country strategy & execution
• B2B sales leadership
• Team building & hiring
• Partner ecosystem development
• Brand & event representation
• Hands‑on operational ownership

Must-Have Requirements

• 15+ years leading teams and highly complex projects
• Background in consulting and sales
• Deep expertise deploying technical products/solutions to enterprises
• Owner mentality – hands‑on self‑starter
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and scale high‑performing teams
• Native speaker of Italian
• team leadership
• complex project delivery
• consulting
• enterprise sales
• Must be native Italian speaker

Work Setup

• Location: Italy
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: Italy
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define, launch and iterate the Italy country strategy, aligning sales, delivery and KPI targets.
• Design and manage a high‑velocity B2B sales pipeline, engaging the top 30 strategic accounts.
• Recruit, hire and develop the founding country team covering sales and implementation functions.
• Set event priorities, lead brand‑awareness initiatives and act as the public face at media appearances.
• Collaborate with the global BD team and local partners to create new collaboration and revenue opportunities.
• Identify, own and drive high‑impact “big bets” that accelerate market penetration.

Good Fit If You Have

• 15+ years of experience leading teams and complex projects.
• Consulting and enterprise sales background.
• Proven track record deploying technical solutions to large customers.
• Native Italian speaker with strong communication skills.
• Hands‑on, owner‑mindset leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments.