CEO smart UK

Job description:

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry's rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of 'bigger is better' and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? 
Then join us now

Job Description:

Organizational
Management

• Create, communicate, and implement smart vision, mission and value, linked to the Legal Entity and following the overall direction of smart Europe GmbH
• Set-up long-term, short-term goals and plans in alligment with the Region Europe to ensure a sustainable development of the organization
• Design, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve operational and financial effectiveness of the company
• Establish a positive company atmosphere and productive team structure that motivate employees to work together towards ultimate goals and acquire personal development
• Lead, guide, direct and evaluate the performance of the team, and encourage empowerment to subordinates and agile way of working and collaboration
• Able to transform the organization in terms of digitalization and new busines models (Change Management)
• Ensure that the organization & business operations acts in compliance with the law & regulations of the country; Set up and enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company's legality and business ethics
• Ensure compliance with all national regulation such as environmental, labour,safety and health regulations
• Ensure compliance with all local and smart Europe GmbH company regulations and guidelines

Business Operations

• Lead and fulfill the development of business strategies and plans in alignment with company'sshort-term and long-term objectives
• Manage all operations and business activities to secure productivity of the desired results and consistency with the overall strategy and mission
• Certify optimal price and discount structure together with the Pricing Team of Region Europe across borders in all sales channels
• Regular interaction with dealers/agents, collaboration and participation in annual negotiations
• Implementing an effective brand strategy and ensuring consistency according company vision and guidelines
• Regular evaluation of all business related performance, provide guidance and propose future prospects
• Act as a strategic advisor and consultant offering expert advice on contracts, negotiations or business deals that the business operations may enter into
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences, and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
• Successfully lead the national Sales Team to ensure operational excellence for B2C and B2B Sales as well as Used Car Sales
• Ensure After Sales Excellence together with the Regional After Sales Team and the co-operating Business Units of the European Daimler organization
• Continuously monitor and optimize local stock and ensure updated sales and ordering forecasts together with the European logistics team
• Select, set up and continuously optimize the strategic partner network

P/L & Risk Management

• Responsible for the P&L of the Legal Entity , budgets and producing a detailed annual business operating plan together with finance to set targets to achieve within the country in alligment with smart Europe GmbH
• Steer overall business activites' budget usage and launch cost eficiencie plan if necessary
• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements;
• Assess risks for business operations as well as future business prospects, and ensure they are monitored and minimized

Management Reporting & Communication

• Develop and submit weekly, monthly or quarterly performance and progress (organization, business operation, P/L, risks, etc.), strategy proposal, next steps, etc., in cooperation with the financial department
• Analyze and make recommendation on the impact of long range growth initiatives, market development, planning, and introduction of new strategies and regulatory actions

Representation

• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact to: service providers, dealers/agents and management.
• Represent company in media & other public events in UK
• Represent company for civic and professional association responsibilities and activities, that will enhance company's reputation

Education

• Bachelor degree or above in business, marketing, economics, engineer or a comparable degree

Professional Experience

• 10 years or above experience in automotive industry or adjacent sectors, preferred in Sales, Marketing, Network Development, Aftersales, Market Management (or similar area)
• 10 years or above in management roles, preferred in senior management position, ideally experienced in a sales company

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of organization set-up, corporate governance, general management and as well, macroeconomic, political, and social culture of the country
• Experience in developing profitable strategies, and steering and implementing vision
• Understanding trends in digitalization, automotive direct sales and changes in usage behaviour of automotive customers; ability to adjust to these trends and lead the national organization in this change
• Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting
• Familiarity with diverse business functions, such as: Sales, Marketing, Network, Aftersales, etc.
• Have deep understanding of new retail, customer behavior and expectations, and digital transformation
• Experience in European market management specially in the UK

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills - leading and inspiring cross functional and international teams, can move things forward and motivate the team
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills; Confident and effective negotiator - able to consistently reach positive outcomes while building positive internal and external relationships
• Able to build consensus and relationships among dealer/agent network, BoD, executives, partners, and employees
• Understand new proposals/issues/risks quickly and make wise decisions
• Inspire confidence, encourage positive working atmosphere and create trust
• Able to be visionary and think strategically - anticipate market developments, innovations as well as challenges, identify business opportunities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English other European language is a plus

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.

We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.

We empower you to have ownership over work