AtOPENLANE, 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.
We offer our customers the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe, delivering operational excellence for our B2B clients.
Our Values- Driven Way Builders– We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate
- Relentless Curiosity– We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience
- Smart Risk-Taking– We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition
- Fearless Ownership– We deliver what we promise and learn along the way
AsCountry Manager for the Netherlands,you’llbefully responsible for the commercial performanceof the Dutchmarket, managingpeople, owning customer relationships, and executing our commercial strategy.You’llplay a key role in driving results and shaping the culture and direction of your localcommercial team (3FTE’s).
This is ahigh-impact, hands‑on leadership rolefor someone who combines deep industry knowledge with a modern commercial mindset.You’llbe working directly with the CommercialDirector andbe a key voice in both local execution and global feedback loops.
Your Role & Responsibilities Own the Commercial Performance- Be fully accountable for revenue, margin,customerand employeeKPIs inThe Netherlands.
- Manage forecasting and report weekly to the Commercial Director on volumes, progress by segment, and strategic outlook.
- Build, manage, and coach the local team
- Ensure abalanced team structure, aligned with our strategy and targets.
- Make your team successful andhappybyaligningvision, strategy, and consistent results.
- Represent and cultivate relationships with thetop 3–5% of the Dutch buyer market.
- Ensure the customer journey reflects our standards, smooth, responsive, and high-quality.
- Be seen as ago-to authority on the Dutch used car market, both internally and externally.
- Be the voice of Dutch customers and employees within SLT and HQ discussions.
- OwnRfPsand similar strategic processes that involve orimpactyour market.
- Actively contribute to improving our commercial model across Europe by sharing insights and lessons.
- 6 years ofProven experience in aCountry Manager, General Manager, or senior commercial leadership role
- Experience in automotive, used car remarketing, or B2B marketplaces is mandatory
- Strong network and understanding of theDutch car trading landscape.
- Fluent inDutch and English.
- Strongdata orientation: can forecast,analyze, and course-correct using real numbers, not opinions.
- Growth mindset: sees change as opportunity, takes initiative, and leads by example.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced,high-accountability culture.
- Fully aligned with our principles ofownership, meritocracy, customer centricity, pragmatism, andconstructive communication.
- Solid people management experience, including coaching managers and leading teams
- Hands‑on, entrepreneurial, and comfortable in a changing environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
OPENLANE Europe offers a challenging leadership role with high autonomy and impact, including:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Company car, fuel card, yearly bonus plan
- 26holidays with flexible planning
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Learning & development opportunities
Are you ready to take ownership ofOPENLANE’ssuccess in your country?
Do you combine commercial drive with people leadership and accountability?
Then go for it.
Send us your CV and motivation letter and become part of the OPENLANE family.
€70000 - €90000 monthly