Director of Analytics, MOTORS
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Bonus
SQL
AWS
GCP
Python
R
Power BI
Snowflake
Senior and Expert level
Richmond
Remote from UK
More information about location
Online used car marketplace
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Online used car marketplace
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Be an early applicant
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Bonus
SQL
AWS
GCP
Python
R
Power BI
Snowflake
Senior and Expert level
Richmond
Remote from UK
More information about location
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Company mission
To better connect buyers and sellers of vehicles and reduce consumer frustrations with the search process through smart, intuitive products.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience in analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably within a marketplace or e-commerce technology environment
- Proven track record of driving data-driven decision-making at the strategic level and delivering measurable business impact
- Leadership experience managing, coaching and developing high performance analytics teams, including analytics, data scientists and BI professionals
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, LookerStudio, Power BI)
- Strong understanding of data modeling, statistical analysis, machine learning, and business intelligence best practices
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Snowflake) and big data technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights
- Deep understanding of key supply and demand-side marketplace metrics such as conversion rates, churn, lifetime value (LTV) and user retention
- A commercial mindset with sharp customer and partner focus
- Fearless, dynamic leadership style that drives accountability and results
- Comfort operating in scale-up pace and ambiguity, with the ability to evolve from hands-on delivery to strategic vision
- Proven track record of delivery, from defining vision and strategy through to improvements that drive measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to executive leadership, stakeholders, and non-technical teams
- Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What the job involves
- The Director of Analytics will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our marketplace by leading a high-performing analytics team
- You will oversee the governance, collection, analysis, and interpretation of vast amounts of data to generate actionable insights that inform key business decisions, such as enhancing user experiences, marketing optimisation and commercial performance
- Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will be responsible for creating and executing a robust data strategy that enables the business to scale effectively, drives revenue growth, and fosters a data-driven culture
- Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of analysts and business intelligence professionals
- Set clear team goals, foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, and support career development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Commercial and Operations
- Data Strategy & Governance:
- Define and execute the company’s data strategy, ensuring that analytics capabilities align with broader business objectives
- Oversee the establishment of robust data governance processes, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security across the organisation
- Champion the use of data and analytics to drive business innovation, operational efficiency, and dealer & user satisfaction
- Business Intelligence & Insights:
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) that track marketplace health, growth, and user engagement
- Provide actionable insights through data visualisation, predictive modelling, and advanced statistical analysis
- Lead ad hoc analyses and data exploration to answer critical business questions and solve complex problems
- Product & User Insights:
- Leverage data to identify user behaviour trends, market opportunities, and pain points within the platform
- Partner closely with Product and UX teams to analyse A/B testing, user journeys, and feature adoption to improve the user experience and product offerings
- Support the optimisation of pricing strategies, product recommendations, and marketplace dynamics through data-driven insights
- Operational & Financial Analytics:
- Partner with Commercial Operations and Finance to optimise revenue streams, manage cost efficiency, and drive profitability through data-backed decisions
- Provide visibility into key business drivers, including supply-demand dynamics, seller performance, customer acquisition costs, and lifetime value (LTV)
- Tools & Technology:
- Oversee the implementation and use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence tools
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies and platforms to enhance the company’s data infrastructure and analytical capabilities
Our take
Used car marketplace MOTORS has had quite the journey, having been founded by a partnership between the Daily Mail and General Trust before its acquisition by Cox Automotive and, subsequently, Gumtree. Now, it’s an independent used car marketplace that hosts hundreds of thousands of used cars, as well as reviews, guides and advice.
With fifteen years of experience behind it, MOTORS has capitalised on its ownership journey to become the go-to used car marketplace for the UK. Operating within a challenging economy, MOTORS is in a strong position, even buying “household name” and competitor Cazoo, which went into administration in 2024. This suggests that MOTORS will continue to maintain its nation-leading position in the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Discretionary Bonus
- Pension Scheme (up to 9% Employer Contribution)
- Employee recognition scheme with great financial prizes ££
- 25 days holiday per year growing with length of service
- Hybrid and UK Remote working depending on role
- Generous Family Friendly Leave
- Free counseling and support (for when you might need it)
- Private Healthcare Insurance
- Private Dental insurance cover & Cashback
- Online private GP service
- Generous sick pay support
- Life assurance policy (x4 Life Assurance)
- Social & Inclusion Calendar - packed with events
- Free food and beverage in our office locations
Company HQ
Richmond, UK
Articles
Leadership
Barry Judge
(CEO)Former CEO & current Board Member at houza. They are also the former CEO of OLX, dubizzle, and dealglobber.com (which they Co-Founded).
People progressing
Head of Account Management.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MOTORS
Rhys Shipman (Talent Acquisition Partner )
- Here at MOTORS & Cazoo, we’re striving to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment, a place where everyone can be celebrated for who they are, with equal opportunities for growth and career development.
- We understand that having diverse and inclusive teams fuels creativity and stronger performance. That’s why we’re committed to discovering new talent so that when you join us, you can be you! We know we’re not perfect, and true inclusion and belonging is a journey. As part of our commitment to create inclusion for all in 2023, listed below are a few of the things we’re up to. And that’s really just the start!
- Improve equitable hiring processes by removing bias from job applications
- Delivering training on Unconscious Bias, Culture And Identity Awareness, & Inclusive Leadership
- Celebrating diversity through our company-wide inclusion calendar
- Fostering Community Groups (ERGs) with investment for each group
- Continuing our People Ambassador Programme to have more representative voices involved in decision making
- Accelerating diverse talent through a mentoring programme
- Sponsorship to attend an external coaching programme to elevate women’s voices
- Partnering with charitable organisations to drive inclusion and belonging within wider communities
- Reviewing the accessibility of our workplace, practices and policies
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