Partner Acquisition Specialist

OUR MISSIONTo become the car-changing destination of choice.By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we’ve transformed how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars.What started as a simple reviews site is now one of Europe’s largest car-changing destinations. Over 10 million customers have used carwow to buy and sell cars, with £3bn worth of cars bought and £1.8bn listed for sale last year alone.In 2024, we acquired Autovia — creators of Auto Express and evo — doubling our audience overnight. Today, our brands reach over 350 million users annually and generate 1.1bn+ YouTube views, influencing how millions of drivers choose their next car.And we’re a long way from done.GYC ADVERTISING @ CARWOWThis role sits within GYC (Get Your Car) Advertising, a fast-growing commercial team responsible for building Carwow’s Used and New Car Advertising business.The two markets are at very different stages:New Car Advertising is a mature, high-performing product with strong market fit and limited competition.Used Car Advertising is an emerging channel — competitive, fast-moving, and still being proven.We operate like a startup within a startup:small teamhigh ownershipevolving products and processeslimited structure by designAs a BDR, you’ll help build the foundations of this business by creating high-quality outbound pipeline, shaping how we approach dealers, and defining what “good” looks like from the ground up.YOUR MISSIONYour mission is to create qualified pipeline from cold outbound outreach, focused initially on Used Car Advertising, and set the sales team up to win.This role is not about closing deals or working warm leads.It’s about discipline, resilience, and learning — building strong sales fundamentals in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESGenerate outbound pipeline (Used-first)Cold-call and message independent dealers and retail groupsOpen relevant commercial conversations about Used Car AdvertisingBook qualified meetings only for BDMsQualify before you bookAsk structured discovery questionsUnderstand dealer context (stock size, sales velocity, appetite to invest)Disqualify early when there’s no fitBuild strong sales fundamentalsLearn how carwow demand worksDevelop an understanding of used-car dealer economicsImprove messaging and objection handling through repetition and feedbackOperate with disciplineHit clear daily and weekly activity targetsMaintain accurate CRM recordsProtect BDM time by avoiding low-quality meetingsKEY REQUIREMENTSComfortable with cold outreach and rejectionClear, concise communicatorAble to follow structure and process consistentlyCurious about how businesses make moneyCoachable and open to feedbackResilient and focused under pressureBONUS POINTSPrevious outbound sales or customer-facing experienceExposure to automotive, marketplaces, or performance-led productsDesire to progress into more senior commercial roles over timeWHY THIS MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOUIf you’re looking for inbound or warm leadsIf you dislike repetition and outbound activityIf you prefer closing over qualifyingIf you need heavy structure and certainty from day oneFINAL NOTEThis role is ideal if you want to learn outbound sales properly, build real commercial skills, and progress over time into broader Used and New Car Advertising roles.If you’re resilient, curious, and ready to build from scratch, we’d love to talk.INTERVIEW PROCESSTalent Screen (20–30 min)Hiring Manager Interview (45–60 min)Skills Interview (60 min)Values & Ways of Working Interview (30–45 min)Reference CheckWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUCompetitive compensation package28 days’ holiday + bank holidays (up to 35 with service)Share optionsPension via Royal London (up to 5% company contribution)Vitality private healthcareLife assurance (4x salary)Monthly wellbeing coaching with SpillInclusive parental leave policiesBubble childcare support & discounted nanny feesWork-from-abroad schemeGenerous learning & development budget£500 / €550 home office budgetDiversity and inclusion are integral to our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, and treat all applicants fairly and equally.Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow