Manager, Retail Operations

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Operations • $120,000 PA - $145,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Retail Operations will be a part of an iconic brand, responsible for evolving operational frameworks, developing the Retail Playbook, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. They will also manage strategic events, provide feedback on retail functions, and collaborate with various teams to design and implement policies. The role involves leading a team, supporting store openings, and fostering a high-performance culture. This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Must have:
  • 7+ years managing consumer experiences in automotive retail.
  • 5+ years of front-line experience in a customer-facing automotive retail environment.
  • Experience in managing complex sales transactions.
  • Proven track record of building a high-performing team.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Good to have:
  • Passport preferred
Perks:
  • Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • 20 days planned PTO and 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for an assigned vehicle.

Job Details

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

  • Continuously evolve the operational framework, best practices, and tools that elevate the customer experience, drive retail growth, enable scalability, and support long-term strategic objectives. 
  • Develop the Retail Playbook, delivering clear, actionable guidance that supports operational excellence across all retail channels.
  • Optimize operational workflows that improve communication, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance collaboration across Retail teams and key business stakeholders.
  • Anticipate and solve market- and location-specific operational challenges by designing scalable solutions that mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with brand, quality, and safety standards across all locations.
  • Leverage project management tools to drive accountability and deliver actionable updates to executive leadership.
  • Support daily Retail Operations activities while proactively identifying and leading high-priority initiatives that drive business performance.
  • Plan, manage, and execute strategic events that strengthen brand presence, support business growth, and deliver exceptional customer engagement experiences across the retail network.
  • Provide strategic feedback across critical retail functions, including digital platforms, fleet operations, and physical site assets.
  • Collaborate with Commercial Operations, EHS, HR, Facilities and Legal teams to design and implement policies, procedures, and training programs that promote a safe, compliant, and high-performance retail environment.
  • Inspire and lead a team to consistently deliver on goals by setting clear priorities, defining ownership, and holding teams accountable for results
  • Support retail store openings, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and successful, on-time market launches.
  • Champion a high-performance culture by fostering team engagement, developing talent, and ensuring an unwavering focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be remote within the United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
  • The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. 
  • Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
  • Travel: The responsibilities of this role require the ability to travel up to 25%. Valid driver's license required. Passport may be required. 

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 7+ years of experience managing, architecting, and designing exceptional consumer experiences in an automotive retail environment
  • 5+ years of front-line experience in a customer-facing automotive retail environment with a demonstrated ability to operate at large scale without degradation in customer satisfaction or operational yield
  • Deep experience and intuitive understanding of the operations of automotive retail, especially the complexities and nuances of retail sales transactions, customer deliveries, and digital shopping experiences
  • First-hand knowledge of managing complex sales transactions and customer interactions that alternate between digital and physical environments
  • Proven track record of building a high-performing team and developing a team culture
  • Mindfulness of organizational navigation and ability to create effective cross-functional collaboration at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage effective vendor/partner relationships
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret customer feedback and translate data into actionable insights
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Passport preferred
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively up to 25% of the time.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

  • Competitive insurance including:
    • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with:
    • An employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including:
    • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
    • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
    • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
    • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Corporate Vehicle Program with:
    • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
    • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: M8

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
  • Residing in New York CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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