About Us
You’ve probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we’re all about?
We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we’re best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.
In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously.
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together.
Autotrader is a vibrant and innovative place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.
About The Job
We’re looking to recruit a Consumer Research & Insights Manager to be based at our Manchester campus.
This is a unique opportunity to lead how we understand, track, and influence the perception of one of the UK’s most recognizable brands. You’ll work at the intersection of brand, marketing, and analytics, helping us understand our consumers and drive smarter decisions with impactful results.
Your responsibilities include leading consumer and brand tracking studies, transforming data into actionable insights, and influencing our brand strategy, messaging, and media planning. You will collaborate closely with research, media, and analytics teams to ensure an insight-led approach that evolves with our needs.
You will also assess our brand and media performance, help build a narrative about user behavior on our site, and inform product decisions. Connecting data with strategy, you’ll work with internal teams and external agencies to optimize marketing spend and embed consumer insights across the business.
If you’re passionate about understanding what makes brands tick and how data can shape perception and strategy, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience leading complex workflows involving multiple stakeholders and data sources
* Strong data-driven decision-making skills in marketing
* Experience with media measurement tools (e.g., Nielsen, Brandwatch)
* Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives
* Knowledge of media planning, brand tracking, and performance marketing
* Excellent Excel skills, capable of handling large datasets and reporting
* Effective communication skills, able to present complex data clearly
* Strong collaboration skills across teams and agencies
Desirable skills include proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, etc.), experience in marketing analytics, and working with research and media agencies.
Benefits
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000, plus 10% shares annually, vested over three years.
Additional benefits include 28 days holiday, private medical cover, pension scheme, enhanced family leave, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and more.
We prioritize your wellbeing with 24/7 online GP and dental support, fertility and menopause support, and other health resources.
Our hybrid working model includes two fixed office days and one flexible day per week, plus remote working options during set periods in summer and winter across the UK and abroad.
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