Director of Rider Operations

About Acast Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 140,000 podcasts, 3,300 advertisers, and one billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcast app or listening platform. About the role We are looking for an exceptional Managing Director to lead Acast's Nordic business across Sweden and Norway. This is a senior P&L leadership role with full responsibility for commercial performance, team leadership, strategic partnerships, and the long-term growth of Acast's position in the region. As MD Nordics, you will be the highest-ranking leader in the region and equal parts visionary, operator, and ambassador. You will own the business from revenue to EBITDA, lead a high-performing cross-functional team of around 38 people, and be the face of Acast to media agencies, creators, advertisers, and the press. The Nordic market is mature and market-leading in podcasting. Yet the opportunity to grow it further has never been greater: deepening commercial partnerships, diversifying revenue well beyond traditional ad inventory, and cementing Acast's position as a full-scale media and creative powerhouse. You will report directly to the Global CEO. What you'll do Commercial Leadership & P&L Ownership * Own full P&L responsibility for Sweden and Norway, delivering against market contribution and EBITDA targets * Drive consistent revenue growth across advertising, sponsorships, and emerging channels * Maintain and grow strategic trading relationships with media agencies * Lead the ambitious expansion into sponsorships, branded content, omni-channel, live events, merchandise, and video Strategy & Business Development * Define and execute the regional strategy in alignment with Acast's global direction * Identify and acquire exciting new podcasts and creator partnerships to strengthen the content portfolio * Oversee key strategic initiatives including exploring and developing market expansion in the region and maintaining and developing important partnerships * Develop and integrate new production capabilities through strategic growth opportunities * Structure and optimise the organisation in response to market demand to maximise the potential for new revenue streams, with a primary focus on the creative studio People & Team Leadership * Lead and develop a regional management team spanning Sales, Content, Creative, and PR & Marketing * Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture that attracts and retains top talent * Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability across departments and geographies * Manage headcount planning, budgeting, and staff optimisation Stakeholder & External Relations * Serve as the primary external ambassador for Acast in the Nordics, with media agencies, brands, creators, and press * Oversee strategic PR and IR-related communications from the Stockholm headquarters * Build and maintain a broad, active network across the media and advertising ecosystem Operations * Provide executive oversight for regional facilities, including studio infrastructure and real estate asset optimization. * Ensure operational continuity through steady leadership Who you are Experience * Proven track record as a Country Manager, MD, or senior leader with full P&L ownership * Experience leading across multiple Nordic markets, with a genuine understanding of the commercial and cultural distinctions between them * Background in media, digital advertising, content, or the broader creator economy - industry experience strongly preferred * Demonstrated success driving business development, restructuring, or growth journeys * Experience in a global, publicly listed company and familiarity with corporate governance requirements Skills & Knowledge * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial performance, forecast accurately, and make data-driven decisions * Deep understanding of the media landscape across digital, audio, video, social (TikTok, YouTube), and traditional platforms * Experience navigating and leading within complex matrix organisations * Broad network across media agencies and brand partners in the Nordics * Fluency in English; Swedish or Norwegian a strong advantage Leadership & Personal Qualities * A decisive, strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term execution * Entrepreneurial mindset with high energy, a bias for action, and genuine enthusiasm for the creator economy * A true people leader: kind but firm, transparent in communication, and skilled at developing talent and driving accountability * Culturally intelligent, able to build cohesion across teams and markets * Comfortable and confident as a high-visibility external spokesperson and thought leader Culture  Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different. Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome.  We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture. We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!

Franchisee Manager, Enterprise QSR (UK and Ireland)   Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drive everything we do. Our Commercial team sits at the centre of Deliveroo's marketplace, shaping how we serve restaurants, grocers, and new verticals worldwide. From negotiating key partnerships to unlocking new revenue streams and crafting data-led growth strategies, we take on big challenges that move the business forward. If you thrive in fast-paced, commercial environments and want to influence the future of a global brand, this is the team for you.   The Role   As Franchisee Manager, you will be Deliveroo's main commercial presence on the ground across your region, looking after some of our largest and most complex franchise networks, including the UK's biggest QSR brands. You will be responsible for growing franchisee advertising impact, raising operational standards, and building strong relationships with franchise operators that drive real growth.   You will:   * Own your portfolio: You are responsible for a large, multi-brand franchisee portfolio across your region. These are your accounts. You run the relationships, you own the numbers, and you are the person operators call. * Onboard new sites: Get new franchisees and newly opened sites set up properly. As brands grow, every new operator needs to understand the platform, know the standards, and have a relationship with you before problems arrive. * Grow advertising impact: Help franchisees grow their business through Deliveroo advertising. Most operators are only scratching the surface of what ads can do, and your job is to change that through consultative conversations about driving growth. * Raise operational standards: Work with franchisees to close operations gaps that impact rider and customer experiences. You are the person who makes it happen on the ground. * Build the local promo plan: Work with each franchisee to shape the promotional activity that suits how they trade, and how they can maximise growth. * Work with the national team: What you do in the field should drive the national strategy. You will ensure the national strategy is executed with excellence across your franchisee portfolio. * Report and track: Keep your weekly tracking up to date, present your region's performance every month, and contribute to quarterly business reviews. You will be a key part of your partners success   The Candidate:   This role suits someone who combines genuine commercial hunger with the ability to build trust quickly across very different franchise operators, from a multi-site owner running several restaurants to a network manager covering a whole region. You are comfortable in the field, self-directed, and able to hold your own in commercial conversations without always having a senior sponsor in the room. You understand that great relationships and great commercial outcomes are not in tension.   The desired skills/experiences include:   * Commercial foundation: 2 or more years in field sales, territory management, account management, or franchise support. Experience working with or within QSR or franchise businesses is strongly preferred. You understand how operator economics work and how commercial decisions get made at franchisee level. * Data fluency: Confidence reading dashboards and drawing your own conclusions. You will not need a data team to tell you where your portfolio is underperforming. You will already know, and you will walk into franchisee meetings with the numbers that make the case. * Field credibility: A proven ability to build genuine relationships at business owner level. As comfortable sitting down with a franchisee owner as presenting to a regional brand director. You earn trust through preparation and follow-through, not job title. * Commercial instinct: You understand how advertising investment relates to growth, and you can make that case convincingly to a sceptical franchisee. You do not just take orders. You sell, influence, and bring partners with you on the journey. * Resilience and pace: This is a field-based role with significant travel. You thrive on variety and manage your own schedule effectively. * Team player: You take direction stakeholders, and you share what you learn on the ground quickly. The whole team is better when you bring back what you are seeing. * Organisation: Able to manage a large, geographically spread portfolio across several brands at once, knowing when to escalate, when to solve things yourself, and how to communicate clearly without creating noise.   Why Join Us?   At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to:   🔧 Make a visible impact every day Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders. 🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility. 🧠 Build a career, not just a role Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves. 🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best.   We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here.   Our Global Structure   Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team.   Diversity, Equity and Inclusion   At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!