Director Private Clients - Autoscout24 & Motoscout24 (f/m/d) | 100% | Hybrid working model | Zurich Switzerland

Company Description

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

Role Overview

We invite you to support our Automotive unit as the Business Owner of the Private Clients segment, taking full P&L responsibility. We are seeking a commercially savvy professional with a strong affinity for product management, eager to take ownership of existing business and drive a wholly new value proposition. As part of the Automotive Leadership Team, collaboration with colleagues from Product, Development, Professional Business, and Marketing will be key to creating and capturing value for the Business Unit. Experience in the digital/classifieds space and a passion for the automotive market are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and set the strategic direction for the Private Clients business, informed by systematic market insights and analysis.
• Drive growth through optimization of the current business (C2C).
• Scale a nascent Private Seller business line (C2B) with a dedicated team, in close collaboration with various teams.
• Identify new business opportunities and extensions within the sector.
• Own the Business Unit P&L and foster data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Inspire internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimal solutions.
• Contribute actively to strategic discussions and decisions as a member of the Automotive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

• Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate teams.
• Experience in digital environments, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional customer experiences and value propositions.
• Capability to interpret customer needs and market trends.
• Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple initiatives and priorities concurrently.
• A strategic mindset and solid business acumen, with the ability to transform opportunities and needs into actionable business strategies.
• A robust track record of effective communication across cross-functional teams and with C-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in agile and data-driven methodologies.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German preferred.

Above all, we value candidates who are:

• Highly motivated to elevate our operations to the next level.
• Takes ownership and challenges the status quo.
• Exhibits fairness and a strong team-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (with the option to purchase an additional 10 days).
• A 40-hour workweek with flexible working hours (capped at 45 hours).
• A hybrid work setup allowing remote flexibility.
• Generous parental leave policies: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption.
• SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel for commuting between SMG offices in Switzerland.
• Gender-neutral pay and transparent career progression paths.
• The choice of equipment: Mac or Windows laptop, iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile.
• An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice is valued.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be straightforward and human-centric:

• Initial Video Call with a Recruiter.
• Technical Interview / Meeting with the Hiring Manager.
• Case Study & Team Fit Conversation.
• Engagement with relevant Business Stakeholders.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and an innovative digital company that simplifies life with groundbreaking products. Our portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo), and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).