AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars online. Its local European consumer brands like wirkaufendeinauto.de offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe’s largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a car online. AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of €3.5 billion in 2019.

What you will do

The AUTO1 Group Communications team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic colleague with a wide skillset consisting of B2B and B2C Product PR, Internal Communications and Corporate Communications. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to build national communication in collaboration with the HQ, leaving a footprint of its own. 

The Communications Manager will play an important role in implementing our processes, the corporate and brand-related communication strategy at a local level and will be the interface to the communications department of the headquarter in Germany (Berlin). He/she will:

• Plan, coordinate and implement internal and external communication processes and measures in cooperation with the HQ
• Coordinate, respond and align national press requests
• Conceptualize, plan and execute national PR- and communication measures for our B2B brand AUTO1.com and B2C brand Autohero in print and online media
• Create engaging and informative national content for our different IC channels (Intranet, Newsletters, Videos, Surveys, etc.) in accordance with the brand’s identity & tone of voice
• Extend, build & maintain the journalist network in the national automotive industry 
• Support the marketing team in planning and designing advertisements in B2B trade magazines
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate national Communication & PR activities
• Contribute on relevant fairs and press conferences
• Take over classic press work, such as translating (SWE ⇄ ENG) and creating texts, press releases and the preparation of interviews

You will report directly to our Head of Communications located in our HQ in Berlin and will work closely with the Vice-President AUTO1 Group Nordics.

What you should bring

• Successfully graduated studies of media- and communications studies, journalism or a similar field in economics or humanities
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience (ideally in an automotive- or eCommerce company) and interest in automotive topics
• Excellent communication skills as well as high stylistic confidence and competent writing
• A sense for interesting stories as well as an understanding of how classic and new media work and how their representatives operate
• Experienced in interacting with media representatives
• High commitment, self-assured appearance and ownership of responsibilities through structured and independent operating
• Swedish at mother-tongue level and very good English skills

Why AUTO1 Group

• A lot of responsibility from the beginning
• ​​​​​​​Become part of our success story and work in one of the few European unicorns with annual revenues of over 3.5 billion euros
• Your contribution counts - With your work, you contribute to our corporate success and are part of our revolution in the automotive industry
• An international team with highly motivated employees and an honest feedback culture
• Challenging projects with a lot of room for influence, which you can take independently to the next level
• Attractive benefits - We offer you company pension, health insurance (sjukförsäkring), wellness contribution, discounts on different offers and regular team events

Who we are 

AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars online. Its local European consumer brands like wirkaufendeinauto.de or Viköperdinbil.se offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe’s largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a car online. With over 4000 employees across Europe, AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of €3.5 billion in 2019.

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

How to apply

Nice that you see AUTO1 Group as a future employer! Apply now through the link below and upload your Resume and Cover letter. We do not accept applications by email or telephone according to the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We handle selection and interviews on an ongoing basis until we have found the right person.

Are we a match?
If you see challenges as opportunities, this is the place for you. We challenge the highly fragmented market of used cars in Europe and push ourselves to master the daily challenge of offering our customers the best way to sell and buy cars online. Tackling real challenges is our sustainable way to personal development.

Moreover, we are a fast paced environment. We ensure fast processes towards our customers, while internally the dynamic spirit from early start-up days lives on. We never settle, we challenge and question everything, constantly looking for improvement and new opportunities. As an international team, flat hierarchies and fast decisions are our key ingredients.

Last but not least, something that our employees at AUTO1 know very well is that growth brings constant change - which means that new challenges arise. From starting in 2012 to today, AUTO1 Group is a rare success story of tremendous growth and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. You will experience a steep learning curve by working on projects at scale and thus having real impact, all while benefiting from the stability of our proven business model.