Country Manager NL

We ArebrIs dit uw volgende baan? Lees de volledige omschrijving hieronder om erachter te komen en aarzel niet om te solliciteren.brpAt OPENLANE, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced and uncomplicated digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights. And we’re an innovative company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. /pbrpWe offer our customers the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe, delivering operational excellence for our B2B clients. /pbrOur Valuesbrullibr/liliDriven Way Builders - We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovatebr/liliRelentless Curiosity - We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experiencebr/liliSmart Risk‑Taking - We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuitionbr/liliFearless Ownership - We deliver what we promise and learn along the waybr/li /ulbrWhat We Are Looking ForbrpAs Country Manager for the Netherlands, you’ll be fully responsible for the commercial performance of the Dutch market, managing people, owning customer relationships, and executing our commercial strategy. You’ll play a key role in driving results and shaping the culture and direction of your local commercial team (3FTE’s). This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role for someone who combines deep industry knowledge with a modern commercial mindset. You’ll be working directly with the Commercial Director and be a key voice in both local execution and global feedback loops. /pbrYour Role Responsibilitiesbrullibr/liliBe fully accountable for revenue, margin, customer and employee KPIs in The Netherlands.br/liliManage forecasting and report weekly to the Commercial Director on volumes, progress by segment, and strategic outlook.br/liliLead the Teambr/liliBuild, manage, and coach the local teambr/liliEnsure a balanced team structure, aligned with our strategy and targets.br/liliMake your team successful and happy by aligning vision, strategy, and consistent results.br/liliDrive Customer Excellencebr/liliRepresent and cultivate relationships with the top 3‑5% of the Dutch buyer market.br/liliEnsure the customer journey reflects our standards, smooth, responsive, and high‑quality.br/liliBe seen as a go‑to authority on the Dutch used car market, both internally and externally.br/liliRepresent the Netherlands Internallybr/liliBe the voice of Dutch customers and employees within SLT and HQ discussions.br/liliOwn RfPs and similar strategic processes that involve or impact your market.br/liliActively contribute to improving our commercial model across Europe by sharing insights and lessons.br/li /ulbrYour Profilebrullibr/lili6 years of Proven experience in a Country Manager, General Manager, or senior commercial leadership rolebr/liliExperience in automotive, used car remarketing, or B2B marketplaces is mandatorybr/liliStrong network and understanding of the Dutch car trading landscape.br/liliFluent in Dutch and English.br/liliStrong data orientation: can forecast, analyze, and course‑correct using real numbers, not opinions.br/liliGrowth mindset: sees change as opportunity, takes initiative, and leads by example.br/liliComfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability culture.br/liliFully aligned with our principles of ownership, meritocracy, customer centricity, pragmatism, and constructive communication.br/liliSolid people management experience, including coaching managers and leading teamsbr/liliHands‑on, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a changing environmentbr/liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsbr/li /ulbrBenefitsbrullibr/liliCompetitive salary and performance‑based incentivesbr/liliCompany car, fuel card, yearly bonus planbr/lili26 holidays with flexible planningbr/liliHybrid working and flexible hoursbr/liliLearning development opportunitiesbr/li /ulbrAre We the Perfect Match?brpAre you ready to take ownership of OPENLANE’s success in your country? /pbrpDo you combine commercial drive with people leadership and accountability? xgiwjmb /pbrpThen go for it. /pbrpSend us your CV and motivation letter and become part of the OPENLANE family. /pbr