Commercial Manager - Motor Repair

Hastings Direct; Leicester Forest East; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hastings Direct seeks a Commercial Manager for Motor Repair in a hybrid role across Leicester, London or Bexhill. You will manage commercial outputs for the repair network, drive data-led improvements and build strong supplier partnerships to optimise performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of the UK motor repair market, a sharp eye for safety and quality against cost, and a strong commercial mindset to justify business cases through data.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of the UK motor repair market.
• Strong safety and quality vs cost awareness.
• Strong commercial acumen with data-driven decision making.

Responsabilités

• Lead the commercial output for the repair network.
• Drive data-led performance opportunities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop win-win partnerships with major suppliers for competitive advantage.
• Understand market, competitors and regulatory developments to identify risks.

Connaissances

Motor repair market

Commercial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Job Title: Commercial Manager – Motor Repair

Location: Leicester, London or Bexhill (hybrid)

Welcome to Hastings Direct

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we’re looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

Role overview:

As a Commercial Manager within Motor Repair, you’ll work with both internal and external stakeholders to help deliver ambitious targets and support our transformation to becoming the most efficient motor accident repair model in the UK. This is a real opportunity for full cradle to grave accountability for commercial output and better outcomes.

Job details – you’ll need to have demonstrable experience in:

• Delivering our ambitious targets and overall performance of our repair network(s) to help maximise commercial outcomes to help drive a best-in-class outcome
• Driving data-led performance opportunities, working across the internal matrix and with external suppliers to prioritise, secure resource and deliver outcomes
• Working closely with the Supplier Relationship team developing genuine win-win partnerships with major supply chain partners, which delivers a mutually competitive advantage and a desire for suppliers to prioritise needs
• Leading a strong understanding of the market, competitors and regulatory developments, taking any appropriate actions or communications to identify and tackle any emerging risks
• Managing the motor repair team to meet customers fair and reasonable expectations and ensure any activity places the customers interests at the heart of what we do

Essential skills/experience:

• Significant knowledge and experience of the UK Motor repair market is highly beneficial, but we’re open to those with wider claims/insurance experience with a similar role
• Strong grounding of experience with regards to safety and quality vs cost
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand how data drives the best decision-making and be able to use this with stakeholders to drive compelling business cases
• Comfortable with the mechanics of the Accidental Damage P&L and the drivers of performance (highly beneficial)

The interview process

• Recruiter intro/screening call
• 1st stage interview with hiring leader
• 2nd interview with hiring leaders' leader

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