Motorway is the UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace - our online-only platform connects private car sellers with thousands of verified dealers nationwide, ensuring everyone gets the best deal. Founded in 2017, our award-winning, technology-led approach has redefined the experience of selling a car. Motorway is backed by some of the world’s leading technology investors, having raised £143 million in Series C funding.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing scale-up at a crucial phase of growth and help change an industry for the better.
The role
We have two sets of customers within our marketplace - Sellers and Dealers - and we are obsessed with ensuring both have a great experience. We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Account Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in the engagement, support, and growth of Motorway’s largest car dealer partners.
This is a B2B account manager role, which will focus on selling products and solutions to our network of dealers. You will focus on driving adoption across dealers, understanding their needs and explaining the benefits of Motorway solutions for their business. You will also capture dealers feedback and use this to influence new product development, working with our product management teams.
We are looking for someone with drive to win and a can-do attitude. You will be happy to take ownership of processes/projects and be comfortable building relationships with people at all levels of businesses (including C-suite). The Account Management team is pivotal to the success of our business so this role provides you with the opportunity to make a massive impact in a fast-growing scale-up.
The Strategic Account Management role will involve:
Managing a number of key dealer accounts
Listening to Dealers’ needs and identifying sales opportunities to drive revenue
Driving Dealer adoption of Motorway features and products
Building rapport and key relationships with dealerships at all levels of their business
Face-to-face visits and presentations - this role will include on average one day per week on the road visiting clients
Capturing Dealer feedback and using this to influence Motorway product development
Working closely with multiple teams across the Motorway business on cross-functional improvements
Leading projects that improve of our account management department and the broader business
Requirements:
Demonstrable sales and account management experience in a B2B environment, with a track record of tangible financial results
Excellent relationship management skills - you’ll be able to rapidly build rapport and trust with people from lots of different backgrounds
Expertise in solution selling, pipeline management, and complex corporate account engagement at C-suite/board level.
Good data analysis skills with a passion for making decisions based on data
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and adapt quickly to our fast-paced environment
A proactive and self-motivated individual who will take ownership to make things happen
A team player who will support and coach others, sharing their knowledge
