Retail & Used Car De-Fleet Manager - Europe
Required skills
- vehicle de-fleet
- remarketing
- used vehicle operations
- valuation
- refurbishment planning
- inventory management
- residual value management
- wholesale channels
- auction channels
- sales channels
Nice to have
- Automotive Management
- Supply Chain
- Finance
- Salesforce
- European languages
Role summary
Lucid Motors is seeking a Retail & Used Car De-Fleet Manager for Europe, based in Amsterdam. This role leads the strategy and operations for vehicle de-fleeting, trade-in, refurbishment, and sales across Europe, focusing on maximizing vehicle residual values and profitability. Responsibilities include managing sales channels, designing de-fleet processes, collaborating cross-functionally, tracking KPIs, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in vehicle de-fleet, remarketing, or related automotive operations, with expertise in valuation, refurbishment, and inventory management. Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and excellent communication are essential. Salesforce experience and fluency in English are preferred, with additional European languages being advantageous.
About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
The Retail & Used Car De-Fleet Manager (Europe) is responsible for leading the end-to-end strategy and operations for vehicle de-fleeting, trade-in management, refurbishment, and sales across the European region.
This role is accountable for maximizing vehicle residual values through accurate valuation, effective refurbishment planning, efficient inventory management, and optimized route-to-market decisions. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Fleet, Service, Finance, and Retail Operations teams, the De-Fleet Manager ensures all returned and traded vehicles are processed efficiently, marketed through the most appropriate sales channels, and sold in a manner that maximizes profitability while supporting Lucid’s premium brand standards and customer experience.
The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, establish scalable de-fleet processes, develop strategic remarketing partnerships, and deliver performance through robust KPI management, ensuring a best-in-class used vehicle and Certified Pre-Owned operation across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
This is a Lucid office-based role in Amsterdam
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
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