Business Development & Execution Lead - CARCAM

Job Title: Business Development & Execution Lead - CARCAM

Location: This position is open to candidates based in CARCAM

Job Details: Hybrid – Permanent

Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape CARCAM, part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll play a key part in delivering great experiences for our customers and colleagues. With lots of interesting opportunities and challenges for you to explore that will take us, and your progression, to the next level.

Our Planning & Development team is seeking a Business Development & Execution Lead to join our team in CARCAM.

In this position, you will support the Planning & Development Director - CARCAM, in driving business development activities across the cluster. You will play a pivotal role in advancing strategic initiatives, identifying growth opportunities, strengthening OEM relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of development projects aligned with Inchcape’s long-term objectives.  This role serves as a bridge between strategy and operations, translating business development priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Planning & Development Director in aligning business development initiatives with long-term strategic planning objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining key OEM relationships across the cluster.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases, proposals, and presentations under the guidance of the Planning & Development Director.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Development and Commercial teams within Inchcape CARCAM.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of approved business plans across the cluster.
• Partner with the Project Management Office team to monitor objectives, track progress, and manage risks and issues related to new business initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and internal briefings to drive alignment, engagement, and project momentum.
• Perform other reasonable and related duties as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrating strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accuracy in analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to evolving business priorities, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English (advanced proficiency).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced level).
• Equipped with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• An experienced, dynamic, and strategic professional within the automotive sector, with three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience.

We offer you

At Inchcape, we are building the future of mobility, and we invite you to be part of it with us. You will join a collaborative culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusion. Through meaningful work, continuous development, and both global and local rewards, we create a work environment where people can achieve success and fulfill their aspirations.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape.

Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.