General Manager - Italy

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Lead the establishment and growth of Dandy Italy by developing market entry strategies, managing business operations, and fostering key relationships in the local market.

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Country Manager to lead the establishment and growth of our new entity in Italy. This role will be responsible for building Dandy Italy from the ground up! The GM will deliver localized market analysis, set up our operations in Italy, and develop the business strategy to ensure successful market entry and sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and execute a comprehensive market entry strategy for Dandy Italy

  • Develop and maintain initial customer base

  • Develop and manage the Italy business plan, including budget, revenue targets, and operational KPIs

  • Create and implement localized marketing and sales strategies

  • Report on market performance and opportunities to global leadership

  • Establish key business relationships with partners, clients, and stakeholders in the Italian market

  • Represent the company to Italian government officials, industry associations, and business networks

  • Ensure compliance with all Italian federal and provincial regulations - in partnership with Legal

  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed to stand up Dandy Italy

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of progressive management experience

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously

  • Resilient and adaptable in navigating ambiguity and change

  • Results-oriented with high accountability

  • Proven track record of successfully launching or scaling operations

  • Deep understanding of Dandy’s business and operations end-to-end

  • Understanding of the Italian business environment, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape

  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities

  • Experience in business development, sales leadership, and P&L management

Bonus Points For

  • Strong network of business contacts in Italy

Location

  • Based in Milan, with regular travel throughout Italy and occasionally to other Dandy sites

Req ID: J-961

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you consent to Dandy collecting, storing, and processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR regulations. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting Privacy Requests.

Dandy is a cutting-edge dental lab providing a complete digital solution for seamless transition to digital scans, driving growth and enhancing clinical outcomes in dental practices.

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