Head of Operations, Cardino
Digital platform for buying and selling EVs
Open for applications
Digital platform for buying and selling EVs
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make selling and buying used EVs as effortless as a Sunday drive.
Role
Who you are
- Operational Problem-Solving: 5+ years of relevant experience with proven ability to resolve complex problems and manage crises effectively in agile environments
- Process Optimization: Experience in building and optimizing scalable processes in fast-paced, high-growth settings. Knowhow of Airtable/ Zendesk Seli s highly preferred
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with experience in planning, resource allocation, and risk management
- Team Leadership: Successful track record in leading and developing small, high-performing teams
- Vendor Management: Extensive experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and external partnerships
What the job involves
- As Head of Operations, you will oversee and optimize our operational functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability as we grow
- You'll lead problem-solving efforts, manage high-stakes projects, and foster a high-performing team
- This role is critical to maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, driving process improvements and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Operational Leadership: Address operational challenges, manage crises, and streamline processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Process Optimization: Design and implement scalable, data-driven workflows and automate processes to enhance productivity
- Project Management: Lead large-scale initiatives with detailed planning, resource management, and proactive risk mitigation
- Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of development and continuous improvement
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Manage external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with business goals
Our take
Cardino is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its innovative approach to connecting EV sellers and dealerships. Its unique marketplace model employs advanced technology such as battery health analysis, digital inspections, and real-time market data to streamline transactions between sellers and buyers.
Its newly launched online platform tailored for the EV market promises to revolutionise the way people buy and sell electric cars. The platform offers EV owners a digital experience that starts with instant vehicle valuation based on advanced market analytics. Users can then conduct a thorough digital inspection of their vehicles. The company's swift transaction process - taking just 5 days compared to the industry average of 27 - sets it apart and ensures above-market offers for sellers. Additionally, Cardino provides its services free of charge from start to finish, making it a game-changer in the EV secondary market.
Since its inception in late 2022, Cardino has quickly gained traction, boasting a community of over 1,000 EV sellers and 100+ dealers. In August alone, the company managed nearly €4M in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), demonstrating a remarkable monthly growth rate exceeding 50%. With the recent closure of a successful pre-seed funding round and strong investor support, Cardino is poised to drive the future of EV transactions, simplifying the process and contributing to a greener and more sustainable transportation ecosystem.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2024
$4.3m
SEED
Sep 2023
$1.1m
SEED
Total funding: $5.4m
Company benefits
- Enjoy the freedom of flexible work schedules tailored to promote work-life harmony
- Elevate your skills with access to premier training programs and professional growth opportunities
- Receive a benefits package that recognizes your value
- Option for remote flexibility
Company HQ
Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
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Leadership
Henrik Sachs
(Co-Founder)Before founding Cardino, they spent 3 years as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company.
Lukasz Pajak
(Co-Founder)Previously an Analyst and Senior Consultant at McKinsey & Company. They also served as the Manager of Global Sales and Revenue at Delivery Hero.
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