Vp Europe B2B Sales Strategy and Merchant Solutions

**Job Description**:
Can you handle this fast-deciding, hands-on and entrepreneurial tech company?

Then be part of our ongoing success story and drive our B2B merchant business to the next level As **VP Europe B2B Sales Strategy and Merchant Solutions (f/m/x)** you take over full responsibility for a superior merchant experience on Europe’s largest wholesale platform for used cars.

In this role, you are part of our top 20 European management.

Choose challenge if you are ready

**Your new role**
- The VP role centrally owns our B2B Sales activities on the European headquarters level and is responsible to grow the Merchant business both topline as well as bottom line, ie, total units traded and overall profitability
- You handle all merchant-related processes and have a direct impact on our financial result, as well as on the success and satisfaction of our merchants
- Further develop, improve and innovate customer-centric solutions for merchants in close collaboration with all relevant departments and teams - in particular, but not limited to, Marketing, Product & Tech, Operations, Logistics, Remarketing, and Finance.
- Position yourself as the advocate of our merchant experience by running our business and all of its products comprehensively
- Optimize our processes and increase our efficiency by controlling relevant KPIs
- Work hand in hand with our international leadership team to achieve our mission, and report directly to our SVP Sales & Operations at our European headquarters in Berlin

**Your skills**
- You studied at a top international university with a background in mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, business, economics, finance - or similar
- You have gathered relevant experience in management/strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, in a high growth start-up and / or in a maximum customer centric sales environment
- You command strong analytical skills, are a passionate problem solver and fast decision maker
- You live independent and responsible project management and breathe a highly motivated team player attitude while being a true leader who drives ahead
- You master excellent verbal and written communication in English, while German is a plus

**Our culture**
- If you see challenges as opportunities, this is the place for you. Tackling real challenges is our sustainable way to personal development
- You will experience a steep learning curve by working on projects at scale and thus having a real impact, all while benefiting from the stability of our proven business model
- We never settle, we challenge and question everything, constantly looking for improvement and new opportunities.
- As an international team, flat hierarchies and fast decisions are our key ingredients

**What we offer**
- The possibility to shape one of the most exciting startups and one of the few unicorns in Europe
- Being part of the top leadership team with respective responsibilities and opportunities to significantly influence our mission
- The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase
- To work closely with the people that have taken this company from an idea to a multi-billion revenue company over the past 10 years and who are still running to work every day
- We offer you an attractive compensation package, including equity

**Contact**
Anne Lehmann
- At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor._