High-Growth Automotive Media Sales Leader

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carwow Full time

About Carwow Group

At Carwow Group, we're driven by a passion for revolutionising the car-buying experience. With our trailblazing portfolio of automotive brands, including Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer, we're building the go-to destination for drivers everywhere.

From humble beginnings as a simple reviews site to becoming one of Europe's largest online car-changing destinations, we've come a long way. Over 10 million customers have used Carwow to buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year, we experienced significant growth, with nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought on our platform, while £1.8 billion of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we made a bold move by acquiring Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together, we now boast one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world, with over 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and an annual web content reach of over 350 million.

As part of the Carwow Group team, you'll be championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disruptor, and embracing innovation. Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal are transforming the car-buying landscape, and we're expanding our mission across every brand and country we operate in.

Job Overview

We're seeking an accomplished Head of Media Sales to lead and grow our media sales team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a media sales strategy that drives revenue growth through our core native digital offering, sponsored and creative content, and other media solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media sales, a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, and preferably experience within the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive media sales strategy aligned with our growth goals and market positioning.
  • Lead, manage, and inspire a team of media sales professionals, empowering their future development and growth.
  • Cultivate new business opportunities within the automotive sector, expanding the client base and increasing market share.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in media sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably within the automotive industry.
  • A proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets.
  • A strong understanding of digital advertising, media solutions, and preferably the automotive market.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Matched pension contributions for a secure retirement.
  • Share options for long-term financial growth.
  • Vitality Private Healthcare and eyecare vouchers for peace of mind.
  • Life Assurance for added security.
  • Mental wellbeing support through monthly coaching sessions with Spill.
  • An enhanced holiday package, including 28 days annual leave, 1 day for your wedding, 1 day off when you move house, and more.
  • The option to work from abroad for a month.
  • Inclusive parental, partner, and shared parental leave policies.
  • Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones.
  • The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents.
  • A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft.
  • Regular social events and professional networking opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture that promotes equal opportunities for all. Join us in shaping the future of car-buying and become part of a dynamic team that's redefining the industry.

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