Partner Acquisition Director

Carwow.es

. Open and develop new partner relationships with target organisations using internal and external networking .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong account management and negotiation skills while effectively analyzing data to identify growth opportunities. Capable of building trusted relationships with senior contacts in the automotive industry and delivering impactful sales presentations.

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Account ManagementData AnalysisSalesforce CRM ManagementInfluencing SkillsAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSales Presentation DevelopmentRevenue Growth StrategiesCommercial AcumenProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Flexible CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceAdaptabilityActive ListeningLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRM

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryStock-Sourcing SolutionsPartner RelationshipsRetailer NetworkCommercial Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Open and develop new partner relationships with target organisations using internal and external networking
Understand Carwow's stock-buying solution and market position and deliver polished, engaging sales presentations
Embed Carwow as a valued stock-sourcing solution within dealer partners
Deliver sustained revenue growth by increasing platform buyers and stock-buying volume across the retailer network
Provide outstanding account management and help partners achieve commercial objectives
Work with Account Managers on joint business plans and resolve challenges at senior organisational levels
Develop strong, trusted relationships with senior contacts at large dealer groups
Manage Salesforce CRM to maintain accurate, up-to-date team data
Generate and collate contributions to product innovation and marketing initiatives
Maintain an in-depth understanding of the automotive industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced influencer and negotiator with strong account management experience
Ability to analyse and manipulate data to identify and communicate opportunities and risks and deploy growth strategies
Flexible communication skills
Proven ability to prioritise effectively to deliver on goals and objectives
High level of business acumen, analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Flexible and adaptable leadership style to positively lead teams through change
Energetic and enthusiastic, able to help others navigate change
Highly driven and motivated to win
Adept communication at SLT/Executive level
Commercially focused and highly numerate
Active listener with a high level of integrity
Strong influencing skills
Emotional intelligence
Focus on the success of others
Solution-oriented problem-solving approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive comp package
28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
Extra leave for house moves, weddings and more
Employee-friendly share options
Pension scheme via Royal London with up to 5% company contribution
Bupa private healthcare insurance
Life Assurance at 4x annual salary
Monthly coaching sessions with Spill, the mental wellbeing partner
Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave and 8 weeks' full partner pay
Fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees
'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
Generous learning and development budget
£500 home office budget