Volta
Volta is part of Zuk Group, an international holding with operations in the United States, Romania, Israel, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. Group companies are primarily active in finance, trading, and e-commerce.
In Georgia, www.volta.ge is an e-commerce platform offering thousands of products, a broad selection of leading brands, convenient payment methods including in-house installment plans, and free delivery.
The CEO for Azerbaijan will lead the adaptation of Volta’s business model to the local market, develop and execute the market-entry plan, and establish sustainable, profitable operations. The role combines strategic leadership with direct accountability for execution, financial performance, and team development.
Please send your CV to hr@volta.ge and use “CEO – Azerbaijan” as the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Assess the Azerbaijani market, including customer needs, competitors, product categories, pricing, and sales channels.
· Evaluate the local legal and regulatory environment and coordinate expert advice on e-commerce, consumer financing, payments, data protection, and other applicable requirements.
· Develop and execute the market-entry strategy, business plan, budget, milestones, and measurable KPIs.
· Adapt Volta’s e-commerce and in-house installment model to local customer behavior, market conditions, and applicable rules.
· Shape the product assortment, supplier and brand partnerships, pricing approach, and delivery solutions.
· Grow online sales, revenue, customer acquisition, and repeat purchases; lead marketing, sales, and customer service activity.
· Oversee the efficiency of in-house installment processes, balancing accessibility and customer experience with repayment discipline and portfolio quality.
· Manage revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and other key financial indicators; take action based on performance data.
· Build and develop the local team, set clear objectives, coach managers, and establish a culture of accountability.
· Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners, investors, service providers, and relevant public institutions.
· Report regularly to headquarters and holding leadership, escalating material risks and presenting growth opportunities.
· University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
· At least five years in C-level experience in management roles, with direct responsibility for teams, budgets, and business results.
· Experience in e-commerce, retail, consumer finance, fintech, or another digital business is preferred.
· Experience launching a new market, building a business, or leading a high-growth operation is a strong advantage.
· Strong understanding of the Azerbaijani market, customer behavior, and local business environment.
· Fluent Azerbaijani and business-level English; Russian or Georgian is an advantage.
· Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills, including the ability to work with KPIs and make data-informed decisions.
· Proven leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills; able to take ownership and deliver in a changing environment.
· Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with digital platforms and reporting tools is an advantage.
· The opportunity to build and grow a business in Azerbaijan with the support of an international holding.
· A senior leadership role with meaningful influence over strategy, operations, and results.
· The opportunity to contribute to the regional growth of an e-commerce and in-house installment model.
· Compensation and other terms will be discussed based on the candidate’s experience and expectations.