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Country Manager NL

Job in 3500, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Listing for: OPENLANE, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-10
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management, Client Relationship Management
  • Sales
    Operations Management, Client Relationship Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 140000 EUR Yearly EUR 90000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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
What We Are Looking For

AsCountry Manager for the Netherlands,you’llbefully responsible for the commercial performance of the Dutchmarket, managing people, owning customer relationships, and executing our commercial strategy.

You’llplay a key role in driving results and shaping the culture and direction of your local commercial team (3

FTE’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 Commercial Director andbe a key voice in both local execution and global feedback loops.

Your Role & Responsibilities
1. Own the Commercial Performance
  • Be fully accountable for revenue, margin,customer and employeeKPIs inThe Netherlands.
  • Manage forecasting and report weekly to the Commercial Director on volumes, progress by segment, and strategic outlook.
2. Lead the Team
  • 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.
3. Drive Customer Excellence
  • Represent and cultivate relationships with thehigh end 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.
4. Represent the Netherlands Internally
  • Be the voice of Dutch customers and employees within SLT and HQ discussions.
  • Own Rf Psand  similar strategic processes that involve orimpactyour market.
  • Actively contribute to improving our commercial model across Europe by sharing insights and lessons.
Your Profile
  • Growth/Commercial excellence mindset: sees change as opportunity, takes initiative, and leads by example.
  • Experience in a commercial leadership roleis a plus
  • Experience in automotive, used car remarketing, or B2B marketplaces is mandatory
  • Strong network and understanding of the Dutch car trading landscape is a plus
  • Fluent in Dutch and English.
  • Strong data orientation: can forecast,analyze, and course-correct using real numbers, not opinions.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced,high-accountability culture.
  • Fully aligned with our principles of ownership, meritocracy, customer centricity, pragmatism, and constructive 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
What’s In It for You?
  • 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 We the Perfect Match?

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.

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