Market Research & Insights Lead
CarwowAutomotive Marketplace company
London, United KingdomLead
Bessemer Venture Partners
Accel
Balderton Capital
Vitruvian Partners
Episode 1 Ventures
Samos Investments
Marketing
About the role
TL;DR
Lead market research and consumer insights for Carwow, shaping industry voice and influencing strategy.
- •Own Carwow's market intelligence function, building the research capability, frameworks, and external voice that keep the business sharp about where consumers, competitors, and the automotive industry are heading.
- •Key Responsibilities Own Carwow's primary and secondary research agenda, from brand tracking to competitive intelligence.
- •Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customers and use these insights to improve our product experience.
- •Commission and manage external research suppliers, ensuring quality and value.
- •Synthesize internal and external data into coherent, actionable narratives.
- •Position Carwow as the automotive industry's most trusted source of consumer insight.
- •Requirements 8+ years in market research, consumer insights, or a closely related field.
- •Demonstrable experience translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
- •Track record of building or owning a brand tracking programme.
- •Experience commissioning and managing external research suppliers.
- •Familiarity with the UK automotive industry is a strong plus.
Required skills
Market AnalysisBrand MarketingProduct Marketing
Domain expertise
automotive
Benefits & perks
Competitive comp package, 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, Employee-friendly share options, Pension scheme, Vitality private healthcare insurance, Life Assurance, Monthly coaching sessions with Spill, Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, Bubble childcare support, 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme, Generous learning and development budget, £500/€550 home office budget
Tech stack
ExcelPowerPointGoogle AnalyticsGA4Looker Studio