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

Job Description Join us in this exciting role and support our Automotive unit as Director Private Clients, becoming the Business Owner of this segment with full P&L responsibility.

We are looking for a business-minded professional with an affinity for product management, eager to take ownership of the P&L for our existing Private Clients business and, in addition, drive a completely new value proposition for this segment. As part of the Automotive Leadership Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues from Product, Development, Professional Business, and Marketing to create and capture value for the Business Unit. Your experience in the digital/classifieds space and affinity for the automotive market help you succeed in this role.

In this position, you will own and ensure the successful optimisation of existing solutions as well as the ideation and 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

Actively contribute to strategic and overarching discussions and decisions as a member of the Automotive Leadership Team

Qualifications What you bring to the ride

We already know you’re talented, but here are some other requirements for the role:

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 across cross-functional teams

Proficiency in agile and data-driven ways of working

Languages: fluency in English is required; very good German (spoken) needed

And more importantly:

You are highly motivated to take us to the next level

You take ownership and challenge the status quo; because we are not perfect

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

Additional Information What do we offer?

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

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

A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely

Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption

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

Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths

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