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# Partnership Account Director at Carwow

- **Company:** Carwow
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/carwow/60a205cb-e6f9-4aa4-9fef-83dbbd47cc18

## Job description

## OUR MISSION

To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.

What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube https://www.youtube.com/carwow channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.

And we’re a long way from done!

## YOUR MISSION

Please note - this is a field-based role. We have an exciting opportunity to join Carwow in the role of Partnership Account Director. In this role, you will lead SLT / Executive level working relationships with the highest contact levels of our Enterprise / Franchise Dealer groups, embedding Carwow as their most efficient, effective & valued stock sourcing partner across various Sell My Car products. You will work autonomously, ensuring revenue growth in line with company growth targets in a high-performance culture. Our Partnership Account Directors influence how Enterprise / Franchise Dealer groups communicate and work with Carwow across their Dealerships to deliver results and efficiency.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Opening up and developing new partner relationships with target organisations using internal and external networking levers
- Understanding the Carwow stock buying solution and where it stands in the market and be able to deliver highly polished and engaging sales presentations
- Embed Carwow into the heart of all Dealer Partners as one of their most valued stock-sourcing solutions
- Deliver long-term sustained revenue growth by increasing the number of the buyers on the platform and the volume of stock buying across your retailer network
- Provide an outstanding level of account management to our partners and help them achieve their commercial objectives by thoroughly understanding the fundamentals of their businesses
- Work closely with the Account Managers to help them deliver on joint business plans, identify areas of challenge and work these through at senior levels of the organisation
- Develop strong, trusted relationships with the largest group contacts
- Effectively manage CRM through Salesforce to maintain accurately & up to date data for you and your team.
- Generate and collate contributions to product innovation and marketing initiatives.
- Develop & maintain an in-depth understanding of how the automotive industry works

## KEY REQUIREMENTS

- 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 set
- A high level of business acumen, analytical skills and a problem solver
- Flexible and adaptable leadership style to positively lead teams through change
- Energetic & enthusiastic, able to help other navigate change
- Highly driven, motivated to win
- Adept communication at SLT - Exec level
- Commercially focused and highly numerate
- An active listener with a high level of integrity
- Strong influencer
- Emotionally intelligent
- Focused on the success of others
- Solution-oriented – a problem solver

## INTERVIEW PROCESS

- Introductory call with our Talent team
- Step one (Suitability & Experience): Interview with the Hiring Manager and Partnership Account Director (PAD) lead to deep-dive into your strategic experience, regional knowledge, and overall suitability for the role
- Step two (Competency & Task-Based): A task-based interview focusing on commercial competency, strategic thinking, and ability to deliver in the role (e.g., a case study presentation).
- Step three (Final & Leadership): A face-to-face interview with the Hiring Manager and key Senior Executive contacts in the business to assess your leadership style and commercial influence.

## WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

- Competitive comp package
- 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more!
- Employee-friendly share options
- Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution
- Vitality private healthcare insurance
- Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
- Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our 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, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
- Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
- 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
- Generous learning and development budget
- £500 home office budget

Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.

## About Carwow

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Carwow is an online car-changing marketplace that connects consumers with trusted dealers to buy new cars and sell their old ones, supported by one of the world’s most popular motoring YouTube channels.
- **Entity Type**: Private (last funding round $52M led by Bessemer Venture Partners)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: Not provided in search results
- **Founders**: James Hind, Alexandra Margolis, David Santoro

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Online automotive marketplace, car-buying and car-selling services, automotive media and content
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers buying or selling cars) and B2B (car dealers and partners)
- **Mission or purpose**: “The car-changing marketplace for life-changing moments” and “give total car confidence” (carwow.co.uk)

## Products & Services
- **Carwow Marketplace**: An online platform where consumers configure a new car and receive competitive offers from thousands of trusted dealers – no haggling and no fees (SaaS / marketplace).
- **Sell My Car Service**: A service that lets consumers list their used car and get offers from dealers, arranging collection upon acceptance (service).
- **Carwow YouTube Channel**: One of the largest car channels on YouTube with 5.8 million subscribers and over 63 million monthly views, featuring drag races, reviews, and automotive news (content / media).
- **Autovia Group (acquired 2024)**: Print magazines, additional websites, and a portfolio of automotive brands that extend reach across Europe (media / publishing).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $52M (most recent round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners)  
  - Gross Merchandise Value (GMV): nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought on the site in the last year; £1.8 billion in cars listed via Sell My Car
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Bessemer Venture Partners (early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify); also “industry-leading investors” (carwow.co.uk)
- **Growth Signals**:  
  - 50%+ year-over-year growth  
  - 12 million active users with an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating  
  - 500 employees and counting  
  - Expanded to Germany, Spain, and Portugal  
  - Acquisition of Autovia in 2024 (1.1 billion annual YouTube views, 1.2 million print copies sold, 100 million website visits/year)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive organic content engine**: The Carwow YouTube channel is a top driver of brand awareness and trust, generating over 63 million monthly views and 9 million subscribers.
- **Dual-sided marketplace**: Strong network effects between car buyers and dealers, with a reputation for transparency and “no haggling” model.
- **Scale and cross-border reach**: Presence in UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal plus the Autovia portfolio gives Carwow a European‑wide footprint that competitors struggle to match.
- **Trust and customer satisfaction**: 12 million active users and an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating differentiate the brand from other car-buying services.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the **Sell My Car service** in the UK and accelerating European operations.
- Leveraging **AI and data** to drive product innovation and commercial growth (as highlighted by CTO Hizam Sahibudeen).
- Continuing to grow and monetise the **Carwow content ecosystem** (YouTube, magazines) as a lead‑generation funnel.
- Building a **people‑centric engineering culture** and investing in DEI initiatives to attract top tech talent.

## Why Work Here
- Named one of the **Culture 100** – recognised as one of the world’s most progressive tech businesses for building a people‑focused environment.
- **Benefits**: Share options, flexible working, £500/€550 home‑office budget, private medical insurance, generous learning and development budget, “Work from anywhere for 1 month” scheme, family‑friendly policies, mental health first aiders and coaching.
- **DEI commitment**: Membership in BYP Network (Black Young Professionals), employee‑led Diversity Committees, bi‑annual DEI surveys, fundraising for charities.
- **Engineering culture**: CTO-led focus on AI‑native practices and data‑driven decision‑making; engineering blog and data science blog available.
- **Offices in London, Munich, Porto, and Winnersh** – hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

## Sources
1. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/about-us?device=m) – About Carwow (company overview, funding, growth)
2. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/jobs) – Careers page (perks, values, 500 employees, Culture 100)
3. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/) – Homepage (product description, FAQ, how it works)
4. [carwow.co.uk](https://www.carwow.co.uk/team) – Team page (leadership, CTO focus on AI, founders)
5. [uk.linkedin.com](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/carwow) – LinkedIn (HQ location, company type, size)

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