Director Private Clients - Autoscout24&Motoscout24 (f/m/d) …, Zürich (Kreis 11)

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward‑looking products. We operate marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance&insurance. We’re driven by our values:

Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Job Description Join us as the

Director Private Clients

in our Automotive unit. You will be the Business Owner of this segment with full P&L responsibility, supporting our existing Private Clients business and driving a new value proposition for this segment.

In this role you will collaborate closely with Product, Development, Professional Business, and Marketing teams, and you will own the optimisation of existing solutions and ideation/execution of new propositions in an agile manner.

What we will expect from you

Develop a vision and set the strategic direction for the Private Clients business, based on systematic market insights and analysis

Drive growth through optimisation of the current business (C2C)

Scale a nascent Private Seller business line (C2B) with a dedicated team, in close collaboration with other teams

Identify new business opportunities and extensions within the sector

Own the Business Unit P&L and drive data‑based decision‑making

Work cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams

Inspire internal and external stakeholders to deliver the best solutions

Contribute to strategic and overarching discussions as a member of the Automotive Leadership Team

Qualifications

Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams

Proven experience in digital environments, with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences and value propositions

Demonstrated ability to interpret customer needs and market trends

Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously

Strategic mindset and strong business acumen, with the ability to translate opportunities and needs into tangible business actions

Extensive track record of clear and effective communication with C‑level stakeholders and cross‑functional teams

Proficiency in agile and data‑driven ways of working

Fluency in English required; very good spoken German needed

You are highly motivated to take us to the next level

You take ownership and challenge the status quo

You act with fairness and a strong team mindset; you put the team first rather than seeking the spotlight

What we offer

6 weeks of holidays per year (option to buy 10 extra)

40‑hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)

Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely

Generous parental leave: 18 weeks maternity, 6 weeks paternity/adoption

SBB Half‑Fare Card and first‑class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland

Gender‑neutral pay and transparent career paths

Choice of laptop and mobile device

Inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters

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