Location: Frankfurt, Paris or Remote – Any EU country (frequent travel across Europe)
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Confidential – Global EV Manufacturer
About the Opportunity
- A fast-growing, innovation-driven electric vehicle manufacturer is expanding rapidly across Europe and is now building a best-in-class commercial and remarketing organisation.
- With 9 new all-electric models launching by 2027, the company is shaping the future of sustainable mobility and redefining how electric vehicles are positioned in the market.
- To support this ambitious growth, we are seeking a European Used Car & Residual Value Manager to take ownership of residual value strategy across Europe — a mission‑critical role that directly impacts leasing competitiveness, fleet penetration, and long‑term brand strength.
The Role
- This is a strategic and entrepreneurial position at the intersection of pricing, leasing, remarketing, and brand positioning.
- You will be responsible for building and managing the residual value framework for the European market — ensuring that vehicles remain competitive in monthly leasing offers while protecting long‑term asset value.
- Your work will directly influence: Leasing rates / Fleet and corporate sales success / Used‑car performance / Brand perception in the secondary market
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage residual value positioning for all current and upcoming EV models across Europe.
- Define RV targets by market, segment, powertrain, and lifecycle stage.
- Continuously balance leasing competitiveness vs. long‑term value protection.
- Work closely with captive finance, banks, and leasing partners to optimise RV assumptions.
- Ensure monthly leasing rates remain attractive without compromising portfolio risk.
- Support pricing strategy for retail, fleet, and subscription models.
- Build the European used‑car strategy in close cooperation with national sales companies and dealer networks.
- Define standards for remarketing channels, B2B auctions, and digital sales platforms.
- Drive strong resale performance and controlled supply into the secondary market.
- Monitor competitor RV performance, EV depreciation trends, and market dynamics.
- Analyse macro‑factors influencing EV values (subsidies, charging infrastructure, legislation, battery tech).
- Translate data into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Act as the European expert on residual value across Sales, Finance, Product, and Strategy teams.
- Support model launch planning with RV input from early concept phase.
- Represent the company in discussions with leasing companies, fleet operators, and strategic partners.
Ideal Profile
- We are looking for someone who combines commercial sharpness with entrepreneurial mindset.
- Flexible and mobile – comfortable with frequent travel across Europe.
- Creative and solution‑oriented – able to rethink traditional.
- Entrepreneurial – you enjoy building things from scratch, not just maintaining processes.
- Smart and commercially astute – you understand how RV drives leasing competitiveness and market share.
- Comfortable in fast‑changing environments – ambiguity motivates you rather than slows you down.
Your Background
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Residual value management, Automotive leasing / captive finance, Fleet & remarketing, Used‑car strategy, Pricing & revenue management
- Strong understanding of EV market dynamics is a major advantage.
- Pan‑European exposure and ability to work across cultures and markets.
- Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus.
Why Join
- Be part of a high‑growth, future‑focused EV manufacturer with a bold European expansion plan.
- Shape a function that directly influences commercial success and brand strength.
- Work in a truly international, remote‑first environment with high autonomy.
- Contribute to building one of Europe’s most exciting all‑electric portfolios, with 9 new models launching by 2027.
- Opportunity to leave a real footprint in how electric vehicles are priced, leased, and valued across Europe.