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Location: Prague, Czech Republic Ref: 0405-2
MANAGING DIRECTOR - FINANCIAL SERVICES

As the largest network of used car centres in the Czech Republic, we are one of the most successful car marketing companies in all of Central Europe. Since our founding in 1992, we have experienced phenomenal expansion.

250,000 satisfied customers have driven away in a quality car purchased from our sales centres. The monthly sales of around 3,500, gives us more than one-fifth of the Czech used car market.

The customers appreciate our professional approach, quality cars, and first-rate service in the Czech environment. Services include for example the vehicle origin warranty and 100% money-back guarantee, optimal leasing, back leasing, part exchange, bank credit, insurance, support service, etc.

We realise that our success is built upon the confidence of our customers. Therefore the company emphasises the professional approach of its staff, who all follow our ethical code to promote long-term customer satisfaction, not the immediate profit.
As an international company, our management consists of foreign-nationals and local professionals, and English is our company language.

Our plans for 2005 include the opening of five more dealerships in the Czech Republic as well as founding operations in other Eastern European countries. Not to mention material expansion of existing dealerships, who's current resources are stretched due to operating at continuous maximum capacity!

Make no mistake, we are a rapidly expanding company with professional standards. If you are a high-calibre professional or ambitious high-potential executive who enjoys a fast paced challenge, then we may have a position for you.

POSITION PROFILE:

Position reports to: Board of Directors (Owners)
Managing/How many people: In early stages - could employ several hundred, currently more than 50.

We own several companies involved in financial services, including road-side assistance, that add value to our sales process. Our strategy is to develop this part of the group into a separate entity that can expand internationally, in parallel with our core business. We have a database of over 250,000 customers that is growing every year. This is an exciting opportunity to build a business. Our long term plans are to do an IPO of the division, with an offering of equity participation to the right person.

Fields of engagement:
- Car rental
- Car Repair (fast fit, warranty and body shop)
- Warranty
- Auto insurance brokerage
- Car antifraud/antitheft systems

The Role:
- Consolidate & grow our financial services business
- Develop synergies between our core business & financial services
- Take advantage of the huge international opportunities
- Maximize the potential of our existing database
- Develop relationships with key partners
- Develop new products in the areas of insurance, credit cards, finance brokerage, warranty & breakdown services.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Education: University study of Business Economics or Commercial Law
Experience in what areas/ years: Previous experience in a volume financial services sector
Management skills: Able to command respect, plus strong problem solving and strategic skills
Languages: English Required. Other European languages are beneficial.

Other important skills:
- Able to define strategy and lead a major business in Road Side Assistance
- Senior management experience in related industries
- Ability to grow a business
- Motivated & dynamic
- Hands on manager able to relate to people in all levels of the business
UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS IN THIS SECTOR

THE BENEFITS:

Salary : Up to 100.000 GBP + bonus + stock options
Conditions:. Car+ mobile+ accommodation + flights + healthcare

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