Director, Growth
$165k - $207k USD
Who we are
At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!
Role overview
Meet CarGurus—the #1 visited online car shopping website in the US. At CarGurus, we’re building the world’s most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace where it’s easy to find great deals from top-rated dealers.
Founded in 2006 by Langley Steinert (co-founder of TripAdvisor), CarGurus is a technology company with a passion for data and its power to simplify every aspect of the car shopping experience. Using proprietary technology, search algorithms and innovative data analytics, we provide unbiased validation on pricing, dealer reputation and vehicle history.
Are you looking to join the Inventory & Data team at a dynamic and fast-paced technology company? The Director, Inventory Growth will help manage strategy and operations for our Inventory vertical. You will guide key strategic decisions, as well as work cross-functionally to implement critical business initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside leadership teams in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Product, and Engineering. A successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and an ability to work cross-functionally to implement change.
What you'll do
Lead the team that is responsible for growth for the Inventory vertical - including: pricing & packaging, sales enablement, sales strategy and sales analytics.
Pricing & Packaging
- Define and lead the Inventory vertical pricing strategy, setting clear goals and execution plans to drive transformation and measurable business impact, partnering closely with the GTM Pricing team. Partner closely with Product and Engineering to partner on roadmap pricing implications
- Manage pricing analytics and intelligence for Inventory vertical, delivering actionable insights to sales, finance, and executive leadership
- Cross-functional stakeholder leadership: serve as the primary pricing subject matter expert and trusted advisor to cross-functional partners and the Inventory team on all pricing and packaging initiatives within the inventory vertical
Sales Strategy:
- Define and execute the inventory vertical enablement strategy that equips the sales team with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to effectively engage customers partnering closely with GTM Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Operations (inclusive of SMC, PriceVantage and new Inventory solutions)
- Develop and drive the long-term sales strategy and roadmap, aligning with company goals and market opportunities within Inventory vertical. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance sales capabilities, integrating people, processes, and tools for scalable growth. Partner with Sales and Marketing Leadership to ensure strategic alignment and execution of revenue-driving initiatives.
- Lead efforts to optimize sales and sales operations processes to achieve superior efficiency, scalability, and performance. Establish sales workflows, leveraging industry benchmarks and innovative practices to enhance operational effectiveness. Drive adoption of optimized processes through change management, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Product Marketing, and GTM leaders to own the field readiness process for new product launches
- Develop and implement scalable programs that improve sales velocity, rep ramp time, and conversion performance across inventory sales team.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to support new market entries, sales model evolution, and growth experiments that accelerate reach and impact
Sales Analytics:
- Analyze sales funnel data to identify performance gaps and drive initiatives that improve contact-to-close rates, lead follow-up times, and quota attainment.
- Build dashboards, KPIs, and reporting that provide real-time visibility into sales performance
- Insights Delivery: Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, including pipeline performance (e.g., conversion rates, deal progression), business hindsighting (e.g., performance driver analysis), and client experience metrics (e.g., NPS drivers and next steps). Build and maintain dashboards and reports to provide Sales Leadership with real-time visibility into performance trends and opportunities. Leverage predictive analytics to anticipate market shifts and inform strategic decisions.
What you'll bring
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including experience in Sales Strategy, Growth, Sales Enablement, Revenue Strategy a plus
- Experienced people leader with a track record of developing and managing high-performing teams.
- Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional leaders in a matrixed environment
- Excellent analytics and communication skills, with experience working cross functionally and with senior stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
- Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can bring structure to ambiguity
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience in technology and/or SAAS a plus
- SalesForce experience a plus
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Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Position Pay Range
$165,000—$207,000 USD
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid