OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! YOUR MISSION Join us on a mission to transform how 300+ commercial and operations professionals work every day - by putting Salesforce at the heart of our business. As part of the Business Innovation team, you won't just maintain a system - you'll lead the evolution of our internal platform strategy. Your role is to empower teams by removing friction, replacing redundant tools, and ensuring Salesforce becomes a single source of truth for how we operate and grow. We're looking for someone who sees beyond config and code - someone ready to take ownership, drive adoption, and shape the future of our platform. You'll play a key role in bringing every user fully onto Salesforce, embedding best practices, and preparing the business to harness automation and AI at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own the delivery of key Salesforce projects, ensuring timelines, dependencies and quality are all proactively managed. Design, build, and own integrations between Salesforce and external or internal systems to guarantee seamless, reliable data flow. Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and Salesforce admins - running discovery, refining requirements, and prioritising effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including AI/Automation and Product Ops) to unlock process improvements and automation opportunities. Lead agile delivery planning, working closely with the Head of Business Innovation to shape our backlog, delivery cadence and governance model. Help define and embed Salesforce best practices across teams - from configuration standards to documentation and testing. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Salesforce admins, helping build a scalable and confident internal capability. Support intake, planning and roadmap processes as we grow towards a full internal Centre of Excellence model. KEY REQUIREMENTS Have 7+ years of Salesforce development experience, with strong hands-on knowledge of Apex, Flows, LWC, and declarative tools. Have proven experience implementing Salesforce-integrated dialer solutions (preferably Amazon Connect), including configuration, customisation, and user enablement. Are confident designing robust, scalable Salesforce architectures aligned to business goals. Understand how to balance technical debt, speed, and clean design in a fast-paced environment. Thrive in cross-functional teams and are comfortable working with stakeholders across sales, operations, and support. Have experience working in agile environments using tools like Asana. Are proactive, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes, not just shipping code. Have Salesforce certifications (Developer I/II, Platform App Builder) or equivalent hands-on credibility BONUS POINTS Completed migrations from other platforms (Zendesk, Hubspot, Pipedrive, etc.) to Salesforce Achieved substantial efficiencies through augmenting agent work - i.e. by automating workflows and responses. WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU You are a Salesforce purist, and Salesforce is the only solution you ever think about - we need the flexibility to get to the right solution quickly. Sometimes that requires other creative solutions such as: API plug-ins of other AI tools, Low-Code tooling like ReTool and Zapier. You want to lock yourself in a room and just develop solutions - we need someone who is keen to go out there and understand our business and ecosystem. Passionate about helping people and making others' jobs easier. INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory call with our Talent team Hiring Manager Interview Case study + Presentation Values Interview WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Aug 16, 2025
Full time
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! YOUR MISSION Join us on a mission to transform how 300+ commercial and operations professionals work every day - by putting Salesforce at the heart of our business. As part of the Business Innovation team, you won't just maintain a system - you'll lead the evolution of our internal platform strategy. Your role is to empower teams by removing friction, replacing redundant tools, and ensuring Salesforce becomes a single source of truth for how we operate and grow. We're looking for someone who sees beyond config and code - someone ready to take ownership, drive adoption, and shape the future of our platform. You'll play a key role in bringing every user fully onto Salesforce, embedding best practices, and preparing the business to harness automation and AI at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own the delivery of key Salesforce projects, ensuring timelines, dependencies and quality are all proactively managed. Design, build, and own integrations between Salesforce and external or internal systems to guarantee seamless, reliable data flow. Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and Salesforce admins - running discovery, refining requirements, and prioritising effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including AI/Automation and Product Ops) to unlock process improvements and automation opportunities. Lead agile delivery planning, working closely with the Head of Business Innovation to shape our backlog, delivery cadence and governance model. Help define and embed Salesforce best practices across teams - from configuration standards to documentation and testing. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Salesforce admins, helping build a scalable and confident internal capability. Support intake, planning and roadmap processes as we grow towards a full internal Centre of Excellence model. KEY REQUIREMENTS Have 7+ years of Salesforce development experience, with strong hands-on knowledge of Apex, Flows, LWC, and declarative tools. Have proven experience implementing Salesforce-integrated dialer solutions (preferably Amazon Connect), including configuration, customisation, and user enablement. Are confident designing robust, scalable Salesforce architectures aligned to business goals. Understand how to balance technical debt, speed, and clean design in a fast-paced environment. Thrive in cross-functional teams and are comfortable working with stakeholders across sales, operations, and support. Have experience working in agile environments using tools like Asana. Are proactive, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes, not just shipping code. Have Salesforce certifications (Developer I/II, Platform App Builder) or equivalent hands-on credibility BONUS POINTS Completed migrations from other platforms (Zendesk, Hubspot, Pipedrive, etc.) to Salesforce Achieved substantial efficiencies through augmenting agent work - i.e. by automating workflows and responses. WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU You are a Salesforce purist, and Salesforce is the only solution you ever think about - we need the flexibility to get to the right solution quickly. Sometimes that requires other creative solutions such as: API plug-ins of other AI tools, Low-Code tooling like ReTool and Zapier. You want to lock yourself in a room and just develop solutions - we need someone who is keen to go out there and understand our business and ecosystem. Passionate about helping people and making others' jobs easier. INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory call with our Talent team Hiring Manager Interview Case study + Presentation Values Interview WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we're a long way from done! PAID SEARCH AT CARWOW Join a focused and results-oriented Performance Marketing team where paid search is a core pillar of Carwow's profitable success. We are a collaborative group that thrives on smart prioritisation and a proactive approach to testing new performance channels. Our focus is on maximising impact and efficiency, working closely across markets and products to achieve ambitious goals. We value innovation and constantly seek opportunities to refine our processes and leverage automation. If you're driven by results and want to make a significant contribution to a successful business, this is an excellent opportunity. YOUR MISSION As Performance Marketing Manager, your core mission is to maximise carwow's growth through the strategic and expert management of our paid search, Performance Max, and Vehicle Ads. You'll be responsible for optimising feed-based campaigns and driving the adoption of innovative strategies to enhance performance. This role requires a strong technical background coupled with a forward-thinking approach to identify and capitalise on new opportunities within these critical performance marketing channels. Your success will be defined by your ability to consistently deliver exceptional results and contribute to our ambitious growth targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Management and Optimisation : Oversee and optimise paid search, pMax and Vehicle ads campaigns across Google & Microsoft Ads. Data-Driven Decision Making : Analyse campaign performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven recommendations to enhance performance. Strategic Thinking : Contribute to the development and execution of our overall growth strategy, focusing on paid search and performance-based campaigns. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with local market teams, brand, and marketing analytics to ensure alignment and maximise campaign effectiveness. Innovation : Identify and test new opportunities and technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and drive growth. Develop and implement advanced feed optimisation strategies to support the rapid scaling of our Vehicle Ads campaigns. Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, marketing teams, and cross-functional departments. Effectively communicate campaign performance, strategies, and insights & recommendations. KEY REQUIREMENTS Proven Experience : A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns, ideally within a tech or fast-scaling environment. PPC Expertise : Solid experience utilising bid management tools and navigating various PPC platforms effectively, coupled with a strong understanding of bid strategies and audience targeting. Feed-Based Campaign Managemen t: Demonstrable experience managing Google Shopping or Vehicle Ads campaigns, including practical experience with technical feed optimisation. Performance Optimisation : A proven track record of successfully driving and optimising Google Ads performance to achieve tangible results. Analytical Acumen : Strong proficiency in data analysis tools, including Excel, and Tableau, with the ability to extract meaningful insights and translate them into actionable strategies. Communication Proficiency : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proactive and Collaborative : A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously and contribute effectively as a collaborative team member. BONUS POINTS SQL knowledge Fluency in Spanish or German Google Vehicle Ads (GVA) WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU This role demands a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Our dynamic environment requires comfort with shifting priorities and a proactive approach to adapting strategies. You should also be someone who embraces ownership, even when facing imperfect data or ambiguous briefs, and is driven to proactively develop solutions and proposals. Given the significant influence of paid marketing on our business results, your performance will be carefully evaluated to ensure we're maximising our impact, and your ability to provide timely, insightful reports for business decisions is essential. INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory video call with our Talent team Interview with Head of Paid Search and a member of the performance marketing team Skills-based interview with the above plus our Growth Director WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! + bank holidays Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution ️ Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones ️ 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget ️ £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we're a long way from done! PAID SEARCH AT CARWOW Join a focused and results-oriented Performance Marketing team where paid search is a core pillar of Carwow's profitable success. We are a collaborative group that thrives on smart prioritisation and a proactive approach to testing new performance channels. Our focus is on maximising impact and efficiency, working closely across markets and products to achieve ambitious goals. We value innovation and constantly seek opportunities to refine our processes and leverage automation. If you're driven by results and want to make a significant contribution to a successful business, this is an excellent opportunity. YOUR MISSION As Performance Marketing Manager, your core mission is to maximise carwow's growth through the strategic and expert management of our paid search, Performance Max, and Vehicle Ads. You'll be responsible for optimising feed-based campaigns and driving the adoption of innovative strategies to enhance performance. This role requires a strong technical background coupled with a forward-thinking approach to identify and capitalise on new opportunities within these critical performance marketing channels. Your success will be defined by your ability to consistently deliver exceptional results and contribute to our ambitious growth targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Management and Optimisation : Oversee and optimise paid search, pMax and Vehicle ads campaigns across Google & Microsoft Ads. Data-Driven Decision Making : Analyse campaign performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven recommendations to enhance performance. Strategic Thinking : Contribute to the development and execution of our overall growth strategy, focusing on paid search and performance-based campaigns. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with local market teams, brand, and marketing analytics to ensure alignment and maximise campaign effectiveness. Innovation : Identify and test new opportunities and technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and drive growth. Develop and implement advanced feed optimisation strategies to support the rapid scaling of our Vehicle Ads campaigns. Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, marketing teams, and cross-functional departments. Effectively communicate campaign performance, strategies, and insights & recommendations. KEY REQUIREMENTS Proven Experience : A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns, ideally within a tech or fast-scaling environment. PPC Expertise : Solid experience utilising bid management tools and navigating various PPC platforms effectively, coupled with a strong understanding of bid strategies and audience targeting. Feed-Based Campaign Managemen t: Demonstrable experience managing Google Shopping or Vehicle Ads campaigns, including practical experience with technical feed optimisation. Performance Optimisation : A proven track record of successfully driving and optimising Google Ads performance to achieve tangible results. Analytical Acumen : Strong proficiency in data analysis tools, including Excel, and Tableau, with the ability to extract meaningful insights and translate them into actionable strategies. Communication Proficiency : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proactive and Collaborative : A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously and contribute effectively as a collaborative team member. BONUS POINTS SQL knowledge Fluency in Spanish or German Google Vehicle Ads (GVA) WHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU This role demands a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Our dynamic environment requires comfort with shifting priorities and a proactive approach to adapting strategies. You should also be someone who embraces ownership, even when facing imperfect data or ambiguous briefs, and is driven to proactively develop solutions and proposals. Given the significant influence of paid marketing on our business results, your performance will be carefully evaluated to ensure we're maximising our impact, and your ability to provide timely, insightful reports for business decisions is essential. INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory video call with our Talent team Interview with Head of Paid Search and a member of the performance marketing team Skills-based interview with the above plus our Growth Director WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! + bank holidays Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution ️ Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones ️ 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget ️ £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE We're looking for a talented individual to join our Carwow Leasey team in Winnersh, with the objective to support the delivery of strategic offers helping to accelerate the growth of the business. The role involves taking ownership of leading key strategic commitment deals to support the department's growth. It involves working with key OEMs, supplying dealer partners, and the wider Carwow "Get Your Car" media division to define strategic opportunities. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Head of Strategic Procurement - Leasing, is very much a 'hands-on' role, where we are looking for someone to be proactive in developing and supporting the growth of this area, where creativity, efficiency, and forward thinking are key elements. Lead on the delivery of the strategic procurement plan for Carwow Leasey. Increase our commit-to-purchase activity, enabling us to secure more exclusive offers, continuing to differentiate us from the market. Continuing to develop OEM, funder, and volume retailer relationships. Developing a strategic plan to ensure our supply meets the delivery targets and volume aspirations by identifying opportunities to achieve the required sales rate and availability across all channels. Building and implementing the commit-to-purchase sign-off process to enable the board to review and agree on opportunities quickly. Overall responsible for stock levels and sales rates to ensure we do not have overage units or receive financial penalties from our lenders. Identifying and resolving any potential situations or processes that could affect the order take of current or future offers. Managing 3rd party PDI and delivery partners. Working directly with the marketing team to ensure the most effective deals are marketed via social media, PPC, and direct marketing. Working with the wider Carwow OEM&Media teams to build strategic opportunities. Analysing our enquiries, orders, and conversion rates on all offers. Providing market insights and potential challenges to the board. Working with our analysis team to ensure we have effective reporting and visibility. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Proven experience of the vehicle leasing industry, and tactical deal management. An ability to work under pressure and meet team targets Reliable, resourceful, and approachable Self-driven, focused, results and quality oriented with strong negotiation skills. Work as part of a team or on your own initiative. Good organisational & administration skills and ability to prioritise workload based on business-critical needs Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Entrepreneurial spirit with an appetite for rapid growth organisation Proven experience in vehicle leasing, salary sacrifice, and the motor industry Solutions-focused and proven ability to proactively determine a positive outcome Strong proficienty of the Google Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint INTERVIEW PROCESS Step 1: 30 min. video call with a Talent Partner Step 2: 1 hour video call with 2 members of our Carwow Leasey team Step 3: 1 hour in-office with the Hiring Manager & the Head of Department WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Winnersh Car Allowance Competitive base salary Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays 28 days annual leave 1 day for your wedding 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work! For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year Work from abroad for a month Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Jan 28, 2025
Full time
THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE We're looking for a talented individual to join our Carwow Leasey team in Winnersh, with the objective to support the delivery of strategic offers helping to accelerate the growth of the business. The role involves taking ownership of leading key strategic commitment deals to support the department's growth. It involves working with key OEMs, supplying dealer partners, and the wider Carwow "Get Your Car" media division to define strategic opportunities. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Head of Strategic Procurement - Leasing, is very much a 'hands-on' role, where we are looking for someone to be proactive in developing and supporting the growth of this area, where creativity, efficiency, and forward thinking are key elements. Lead on the delivery of the strategic procurement plan for Carwow Leasey. Increase our commit-to-purchase activity, enabling us to secure more exclusive offers, continuing to differentiate us from the market. Continuing to develop OEM, funder, and volume retailer relationships. Developing a strategic plan to ensure our supply meets the delivery targets and volume aspirations by identifying opportunities to achieve the required sales rate and availability across all channels. Building and implementing the commit-to-purchase sign-off process to enable the board to review and agree on opportunities quickly. Overall responsible for stock levels and sales rates to ensure we do not have overage units or receive financial penalties from our lenders. Identifying and resolving any potential situations or processes that could affect the order take of current or future offers. Managing 3rd party PDI and delivery partners. Working directly with the marketing team to ensure the most effective deals are marketed via social media, PPC, and direct marketing. Working with the wider Carwow OEM&Media teams to build strategic opportunities. Analysing our enquiries, orders, and conversion rates on all offers. Providing market insights and potential challenges to the board. Working with our analysis team to ensure we have effective reporting and visibility. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Proven experience of the vehicle leasing industry, and tactical deal management. An ability to work under pressure and meet team targets Reliable, resourceful, and approachable Self-driven, focused, results and quality oriented with strong negotiation skills. Work as part of a team or on your own initiative. Good organisational & administration skills and ability to prioritise workload based on business-critical needs Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Entrepreneurial spirit with an appetite for rapid growth organisation Proven experience in vehicle leasing, salary sacrifice, and the motor industry Solutions-focused and proven ability to proactively determine a positive outcome Strong proficienty of the Google Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint INTERVIEW PROCESS Step 1: 30 min. video call with a Talent Partner Step 2: 1 hour video call with 2 members of our Carwow Leasey team Step 3: 1 hour in-office with the Hiring Manager & the Head of Department WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Winnersh Car Allowance Competitive base salary Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays 28 days annual leave 1 day for your wedding 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work! For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year Work from abroad for a month Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! YOUR MISSION Please note, this role will require you to be in our Winnersh office for 1-2 days a week. Carwow Leasey is the latest addition to the Carwow Group and we have exciting ambitions to significantly grow this business offering a market leading leasing proposition to Carwow's millions of car changing customers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. Reporting into the Carwow Growth Marketing Director, the Trading Marketing Lead will coordinate and lead marketing activity across channels to help accelerate the growth of the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You'll be responsible for developing leasing focused campaigns and promotions aligned with our overall growth objectives, working closely with the channel teams for their execution and ongoing optimisation. You'll support the Leasey sales team by surfacing deal content and amplifying it across marketing channels and across the Carwow Group platforms and touchpoints. The role will ensure all Leasey-focused activity is driving a profitable ROI and will utilise data and analytics to identify and inform optimisation opportunities. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders across Leasey and the Carwow Group to understand their needs and challenges and will monitor market dynamics and competitor activity whilst leveraging consumer insights to drive the effectiveness of the marketing. You'll report to key stakeholders on Leasey trading performance and the effectiveness of the marketing initiatives and will be responsible for proactively identifying new growth opportunities. KEY REQUIREMENTS 5 years or more experience / evidence developing and executing an end-to-end, multi-channel B2C marketing strategy. Demonstrated ability to tactically drive demand towards supply, using a data-driven approach to inform the appropriate channel mix. Understanding of the nuances of marketing within marketplaces, with strategies to maximise marketplace performance. Bonus: Experience developing B2B marketing strategies. INTERVIEW PROCESS Step 1: Video call with a member of our Talent Team to find out more about your experience and why you want to work at Carwow. Step 2: Video-interview with the Growth Marketing Director. Step 3: In-office task-presentation with the Growth Marketing Director and Carwow Leasey MD. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive compensation package. 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options. Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution. Vitality private healthcare insurance. Life Assurance - 4x annual salary. Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner. Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies. Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones. 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme. Generous learning and development budget. £500/€550 home office budget. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! YOUR MISSION Please note, this role will require you to be in our Winnersh office for 1-2 days a week. Carwow Leasey is the latest addition to the Carwow Group and we have exciting ambitions to significantly grow this business offering a market leading leasing proposition to Carwow's millions of car changing customers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns. Reporting into the Carwow Growth Marketing Director, the Trading Marketing Lead will coordinate and lead marketing activity across channels to help accelerate the growth of the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You'll be responsible for developing leasing focused campaigns and promotions aligned with our overall growth objectives, working closely with the channel teams for their execution and ongoing optimisation. You'll support the Leasey sales team by surfacing deal content and amplifying it across marketing channels and across the Carwow Group platforms and touchpoints. The role will ensure all Leasey-focused activity is driving a profitable ROI and will utilise data and analytics to identify and inform optimisation opportunities. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders across Leasey and the Carwow Group to understand their needs and challenges and will monitor market dynamics and competitor activity whilst leveraging consumer insights to drive the effectiveness of the marketing. You'll report to key stakeholders on Leasey trading performance and the effectiveness of the marketing initiatives and will be responsible for proactively identifying new growth opportunities. KEY REQUIREMENTS 5 years or more experience / evidence developing and executing an end-to-end, multi-channel B2C marketing strategy. Demonstrated ability to tactically drive demand towards supply, using a data-driven approach to inform the appropriate channel mix. Understanding of the nuances of marketing within marketplaces, with strategies to maximise marketplace performance. Bonus: Experience developing B2B marketing strategies. INTERVIEW PROCESS Step 1: Video call with a member of our Talent Team to find out more about your experience and why you want to work at Carwow. Step 2: Video-interview with the Growth Marketing Director. Step 3: In-office task-presentation with the Growth Marketing Director and Carwow Leasey MD. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive compensation package. 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options. Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution. Vitality private healthcare insurance. Life Assurance - 4x annual salary. Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner. Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies. Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones. 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme. Generous learning and development budget. £500/€550 home office budget. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.