CITY MANAGER KÖLN/BONN

Aaron King International; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading urban mobility firm is seeking a dynamic City Manager to oversee operations in Cologne and Bonn. This pivotal role requires a hands-on approach to manage fleet logistics, improve performance metrics, and drive operational excellence. Ideal candidates will be proactive, tech-savvy, and ready to enhance urban mobility solutions in a fast-paced environment. Strong German and English skills, along with a valid driving license, are essential for success. Join us and make an impact in the European market.

Leistungen

High-impact role

Autonomy and ownership

Career growth

Permanent employment contract

Qualifikationen

• Valid driving license is mandatory.
• Professional proficiency in German and English required.
• Experience in logistics, retail, or fast-paced startup advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Own operational performance of vehicle fleets in Cologne and Bonn.
• Drive key metrics to improve vehicle availability and unlockable rate.
• Manage relationships with external vendor for logistics.
• Spend time in the field to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Propose strategies based on observations to enhance services.
• Assist in setting up Cologne operations and warehouse.

Kenntnisse

Proactivity

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Logistics experience

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Cologne

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client

On behalf of our client, a rapidly expanding leader in the European micro‑mobility sector, we are seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on City Manager. Our client is revolutionizing urban transport with its fleet of shared electric vehicles. With a strong presence across Europe, they have identified Germany as their primary focus for expansion this year. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑paced, innovative company and make a tangible impact on its most crucial market.

Your Mission

As the City Manager for Cologne and Bonn, you will be the on‑the‑ground owner responsible for launching and scaling operations in two key German cities. Your mission is to drive success from day one, ensuring fleet availability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. This is not a desk job; you will be the eyes and ears of the business, spending your time on the street, in the warehouse, and with our partners to make things happen.

What You'll Do

• Own Your Cities: Take full responsibility for the operational performance of the vehicle fleets in Cologne and Bonn.
• Drive Key Metrics: You will be measured by your ability to improve core KPIs, including overall vehicle availability (LTE) and the on‑street unlockable rate.
• Master Operations: Become the expert on your cities' logistics, managing the relationship with our external vendor to optimize vehicle battery swapping, relocation, and maintenance.
• Be Hands‑On: Spend significant time in the field to observe, identify issues, and discover opportunities for improvement. You’ll get your hands dirty to understand the business from the ground up.
• Innovate and Improve: Act as a crucial link between the ground and HQ. Proactively propose new strategies and recommendations to enhance service and user acquisition based on your direct observations.
• Build from Scratch: Play a key role in setting up our Cologne operations, including assisting in securing and establishing the new warehouse facility.

What You Bring

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional in the early stages of their career who is eager to take on significant responsibility.

Essential Requirements

• A valid driving license is mandatory.
• Good professional proficiency in both German and English is required.

Your Background

• Experience in Logistics, Retail, or a fast‑paced startup environment is highly advantageous.
• You are tech‑savvy and comfortable using smartphones and various digital tools to manage operations.

Your Attitude is Key

• You are relentlessly proactive and have a high degree of initiative. You don’t wait to be told what to do.
• You have a “get‑it‑done,” hands‑on mentality and are willing to be out on the street to solve problems.
• You are a fast learner, open‑minded, and thrive in a dynamic, ever‑changing environment.
• You are a natural problem‑solver who enjoys observing, analyzing, and improving processes.

What We Offer

• High‑Impact Role: A chance to play a pivotal role in our client's most important European expansion market.
• Autonomy and Ownership: The freedom to manage your cities as your own business.
• Career Growth: A unique opportunity to grow with a leading international tech company.
• Stability: A permanent German employment contract.

Are you ready to build the future of urban mobility in Germany? We look forward to receiving your application.