COO Automotive & Leasing

ABOUT THE POSITION

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

WORKING HOURS

Full-time

AREA

Operations

SECTOR

Automotive

SALARY RANGE

€ 43.000 - € 46.000

WORK MODALITY

On-site

Location

Barcelona

PUBLICATION DATE

24/09/2026

Do you have experience leading operations in complex environments and are you motivated by scaling a business from within?

At KEYROLE, we are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join a growing company in the automotive sector, with an innovative model based on vehicle trading and its subsequent leasing operations.

If you have a strategic mindset, are results-driven, and feel comfortable making key business decisions, we would love to hear from you!

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Lead the overall business operations: procurement, logistics, fleet, and after-sales.
  • Define and execute the operational and growth strategy.
  • Optimize the vehicle lifecycle (purchase, leasing, remarketing, and resale).
  • Negotiate with dealerships, suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Define pricing and maximize profitability per vehicle.
  • Implement KPIs, reporting, and performance control systems.
  • Analyze costs, risks, and operational deviations.
  • Coordinate teams and ensure cross-functional efficiency.

What profile are we looking for?

  • Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
  • At least 5 years of experience in operations, management, or strategic consulting roles.
  • Experience in leasing, automotive, mobility, or fleet management.
  • Background in high-volume and complex operational environments.
  • Strong financial knowledge applied to operations (costs, margins, ROI).
  • Experience negotiating with suppliers and partners.
  • Fluent English (C2 level).

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a results-oriented mindset, strategic vision with execution capabilities, and solid leadership and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.

What do we offer?

  • Permanent full-time contract.
  • Opportunity to join a growing project with high business impact.
  • Autonomy and responsibility in decision-making.
  • Dynamic and results-driven environment.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.

This position is for you if…

You are motivated by building, optimizing, and scaling operations in a growing business. You enjoy working with data, making strategic decisions, and leading teams to create real impact on the company’s profitability and efficiency.