General Manager (Pivate Sector)

About The TeamWorld Data Lab (WDL) is a leading provider of globally consistent and reliable forecast data on consumer demand. Our insights are delivered through innovative SaaS platforms on a subscription basis and are trusted by global market leaders in consumer electronics, beauty & cosmetics, and beverage & nutrition. We empower our clients to make data-driven strategic decisions based on forward-looking consumer insights.As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a seasoned General Manager with a private sector focus to lead our business globally, scale our teams, and maximize our market impact.About The RoleAs General Manager, you will own and drive our private sector business globally. This means you will lead multiple functions across the sales and product development in a SaaS environment. You will build and lead a high-performance team, create operational excellence, drive commercial growth, expand internationally and elevate our footprint in enterprise markets.THE CHALLENGELead and grow a diverse global cross-functional teams, drive accountability, development and performance.Build and optimize operational processes and business systems to support rapid growth, global rollout and scalable platform/service delivery.Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting and drive revenue growth, margin improvement and operational efficiency.Represent the company to clients and partners; inspire the team with vision and execution.Foster a culture of high performance, innovation and customer focus.YOUR PROFILEProven track record of managing and growing teams in a SaaS company (or platform-led business) at senior leadership level. Experience in the consumer and market insights industries is considered a plus.Demonstrated experience in building scalable SaaS platforms and taking them from growth phase to enterprise scale.Experience managing P&L and operating budgets.International network (clients, partners, markets); experience operating across multiple geographies and cultures.Excellent communication skills in English, strong influencing ability at C-level.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments.OUR OFFERCompetitive compensation structure with fixed and variable elements tied to performance and business growth.Equity package included as part of total compensation.Flexible remote-first work setting with regular in-person collaboration in Vienna.Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a fast-growing global data company, with significant growth potential and real ownership of its impact and success.About UsWorld Data Lab (WDL), founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by visionary economic thought leaders and technologists, is a forward-thinking data science SaaS company on a mission of "Making Everyone Count." We are dedicated to revolutionizing how the world understands and leverages data, ensuring that every individual, organization, and community has access to the insights they need to thrive. By using state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed methodologies and artificial intelligence, we deliver the most accurate models and forecasts on global spending power and demographic trends. Our proprietary data models enable businesses, organizations, and the general public to make informed decisions - whether optimizing labor market policies or identifying emerging high-growth markets.With a focus on creating meaningful impact, WDL’s leading products - including population.io, worldpoverty.io, worldhunger.io, and World Data Pro - have already reached millions worldwide, democratizing access to critical data.At World Data Lab, we are looking for talented, driven individuals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and making a global impact, we want you on our team!