General Manager, Norway

Why Verifone

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

What's Exciting About the Role

The General Manager, Norway role offers the excitement of full P&L ownership for Verifone Norway, driving both revenue and profitability through strategic leadership. You will lead the sales team to set ambitious targets and develop winning strategies, while also guiding product management and development to ensure market alignment and innovation. This position combines hands-on business growth, market expansion, and the opportunity to shape product offerings in a dynamic, digital commerce environment. 

Skills and Experience We Desire

• Strategic Leadership: Provide vision, direction, and strategic guidance for the Nordics business, aligning with Verifone's overall corporate strategy and objectives.  

• P&L Ownership: Driving both revenue and EBITDA growth with full responsibility for Verifone Norway. 

• Champion Verifone Norway: Be the face and voice of Verifone Norway both internally at Verifone and externally with clients, partners, regulators etc.  Ensure the business is well represented and promoted to encourage full engagement in initiatives. 

• Active Market Assessment: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments in the digital commerce space, leveraging insights to inform strategic planning. 

• Business Development: Drive business growth and market expansion, identifying new opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to increase market share and drive both revenue and profitability. 

• Sales Management: Lead the sales team, set robust targets and plans, and develop sales strategies to acquire new customers and grow existing accounts. 

• Talent Development: Build and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth and advancement. 

• Operations Management: Manage the operations team such as underwriting, risk and fraud, etc., ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and compliance with industry regulations and standards. 

• Product Management and Development: Work closely with the product management and development teams, prioritize key capabilities, guiding product development initiatives, and ensuring alignment with market needs and customer feedback. 

• Service Excellence: Champion a customer-centric approach across the business unit, focusing on delivering service excellence and driving customer satisfaction and loyalty. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Verifone teams, including marketing, finance, legal, and technology, to drive integrated strategies and initiatives that balance both business & corporate objectives. 

• Regulator Liaison - Working closely with Compliance and Legal, ensure all licensing and regulatory matters are efficiently and thoroughly addressed. 

• Partner Management – Working with Legal, manage and negotiate partnership agreements ensuring Norway is well serviced and commercials facilitate both new business & portfolio growth. 

• Performance Measurement: Establish and regularly articulate key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure business performance, track progress, and drive continuous improvement efforts.  

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.