Director of Private Clients - Autoscout24 & Motoscout24 (male/female)

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group! SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company dedicated to simplifying people's lives with innovative products. We operate top-tier marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. Our values—Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly—drive us forward.

Job Description

Join us in this exciting role and support our Automotive unit as the Director of Private Clients. In this position, you will become the Business Owner of this segment, taking full P&L responsibility. We are looking for a business-minded professional with a strong affinity for product management who is eager to take ownership of the P&L for our existing Private Clients business, as well as drive a completely new value proposition for this segment.

As a vital member 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 combined with your passion for the automotive market will be instrumental to your success.

In this role, you will optimize existing solutions and ideate and execute new propositions in an agile manner.

What We 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 the optimization 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.
• As a member of the Automotive Leadership Team, actively contribute to strategic and overarching discussions and decisions.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Ride

We already know you're talented, but here are some key 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, able 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 elevate our business to the next level.
• You take ownership and challenge the status quo because we know we can improve.
• You act with fairness and a strong team mindset, always putting the team first rather than seeking the spotlight.

Additional Information

What Do We Offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus an option to buy 10 extra).
• 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours).
• A hybrid work setup, allowing 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.
• Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile.
• An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters.

Recruitment Process

We keep our hiring process simple and human (mind you, this is a director role, expect to be challenged):

• Initial Video Call with one of our Recruiters.
• Technical Interview / Meet the Hiring Manager.
• Case Study & Team Fit Conversation.
• Meet relevant Business Stakeholders.

Apply Now

To take advantage of this great opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company committed to simplifying people’s lives with innovative products. Our offerings include 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).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.