Business Head - Victoria at Cars24

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, P&L Management, Operations, Sales, Financing, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Growth Management, Customer Experience, Relationship Building, High-Growth Environments, Startup Experience, Analytical Skills, Mentoring, Quality Control

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

🚀 Business Head – Melbourne / Victoria Lead End-to-End Strategy & Operations | P&L Ownership | Base + Bonus + Equity 👋 About Us CARS24 is Australia’s largest online car dealership and part of a global unicorn valued at over USD $3.3B. We’re reinventing car buying and ownership — from sourcing and refurbishing to financing, aftercare, and delivery — all through a seamless, digital-first experience. Our expansive, 11,000 sqm Melbourne HQ in Laverton North brings together refurbishment, sales, financing, and delivery in one state-of-the-art site that powers one of the fastest-growing auto-tech businesses in the world. And now, we’re looking for a proven leader to step in as Business Head – Melbourne / Victoria. 📌 The Opportunity This is a business head role where you will effectively play the role of a CEO for your market. You’ll own and drive every key function across Victoria: Vehicle Refurbishment – manage throughput, quality control, and turnaround Sales & Financing – grow retail sales, loan penetration, and product margins Value-Added Services & Aftercare – scale offerings like warranties, tinting, and protection Delivery Operations – ensure seamless last-mile handovers and customer experiences Future Growth – lead the planning and setup of the next facility and investments Cross-State Visibility – while leading Melbourne, gain influence across NSW and QLD This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the wheel at the most crucial stage of growth and act as the CEO of Melbourne’s business. 🛠️ What You’ll Drive P&L Ownership – run Victoria’s full profit and loss, driving revenue growth and cost efficiency End-to-End Strategy & Ops – oversee refurb, sales, delivery, finance, and CX Dealer & Wholesale Ecosystem – build and maintain critical trade relationships Sales & Financing Growth – increase conversion across sales, finance, and ownership products Team Leadership – lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of 50+ across blue- and white-collar functions Data-Driven Growth – track KPIs and use insights to steer business performance Future Investments – play a leading role in establishing new facilities and scaling our national footprint Strategic Partnership – work directly with the Founder’s Team and CEO of CARS24 Australia as a thought partner in scaling the entire business ✅ What You’ll Need 8+ years’ leadership experience in P&L-heavy roles (operations, automotive, consulting or high-growth businesses and startups) Track record of scaling and managing multi-function teams and operations Strong commercial and analytical skills to interpret data, build insights, and drive action Ability to lead diverse teams across technical, operational, and commercial functions Thrives in high-growth, ambiguous environments with limited playbooks Startup experience is highly favourable! 💰 What’s On Offer Competitive base salary + 10–30% bonus Equity/ESOP opportunity in a global unicorn Monthly phone allowance + yearly wellness bonus Expansive Laverton North HQ with state-of-the-art refurb facilities, and the oppurtunity to lead our next facility Direct exposure to the CEO and Global Founders A career-defining chance to scale a $1B+ business in Australia 🌍 Why Join CARS24? Because this is your chance to: Play the role of CEO for your market, running Victoria’s operation end-to-end Lead all major functions – refurb, sales, finance, delivery, aftercare Build and inspire a diverse team of 50+ across all functions Influence national growth with visibility across NSW and QLD Shape the next facility and investment strategy for Australia Join a global unicorn at its most pivotal moment of scale If you’re a proven leader with the vision, grit, and drive to scale a market from hundreds of millions to billions, apply now and lead the next chapter of CARS24 in Australia.

Responsibilities

The Business Head will act as the CEO for the Melbourne/Victoria market, overseeing all key functions including vehicle refurbishment, sales, financing, and delivery operations. This role involves P&L ownership and driving revenue growth while ensuring operational efficiency.