Retail Expansion - Ahmedabad

River; Ahmedabad District; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

River is a design company building personal transportation products. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it is growing its team in India to support rapid store and showroom builds.

This role focuses on automotive retail build projects, coordinating with dealers, design agencies, and Vendors to ensure timely, brand-aligned store launches across multiple geographies. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of experience in Automotive Retail Build or related fit-outs, with strong vendor management and project

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive retail build projects (EC/SC) and related fit-outs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors, MEP consultants, and contractors.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects across different geographies.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate and finalize strategic locations with dealers for brand visibility and feasibility.
• Coordinate with design agencies and dealers to adapt templates to local floor plans.
• Ensure construction drawings (architectural, electrical, plumbing) are accurate and on time.
• Manage client-side collaboration among dealers, contractors, vendors, and MEP consultants.
• Oversee fit-out, graphics, signage, and accessories to match brand aesthetics and requirements.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure site launches on the committed date.
• Conduct site visits to troubleshoot construction issues and ensure quality.
• Coordinate ordering for fixtures, furniture, signage, and technical equipment.
• Liaise with multiple external contractors from bidding to installation.
• Track shipments and onsite deliveries to prevent delays during setup.
• Ensure all non-structural elements (POS, connectivity, utilities, security) are live prior to opening.
• Oversee initial stock-in and visual merchandising per corporate planograms.
• Assist dealer and internal teams in hiring the right talent for the new facility.

Connaissances

Automotive Retail Build

Co-working Space Development

Commercial Interior Fit-outs

Description du poste

About River

River is a design company building personal transportation for livelihood. We focus on creating multi-utility products for those independently carving their own path. We’re building from the ground up, bringing together design, engineering and technology to solve real, everyday problems. Our signature two-wheeler, Indie – The SUV of Scooters, is built to be a dependable companion for getting things done. Today, we’re 1,500+ people strong, headquartered in Bengaluru, and have raised our Series C. River is backed by leading global automotive OEMs, international tech investors, and top institutional asset managers, including Yamaha Motor, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Marubeni Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Maniv Mobility, Elev8 Venture Partners, Claypond Capital, Trucks Venture Capital, 360 ONE Asset, HDFC AMC, Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, and JIF Capital.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be evaluating and finalizing strategic locations in collaboration with dealers to ensure maximum brand visibility and operational feasibility
• Working with design agencies and dealers to adapt global or national Experience Center/Service Center templates to specific local floor plans
• Your responsible for liaison with design firms to ensure construction drawings (architectural, electrical, and plumbing) are accurate and rolled out on time
• Managing the "Client-Side" of construction by coordinating between dealers, contractors, vendors and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) consultants
• Ensuring the final fit-out, including graphics, signage, and accessorization, matches the brand’s aesthetic and functional requirements
• Maintaining strict control over the project schedule to ensure the site launches on the committed date
• Conducting regular site visits to troubleshoot real-time construction hurdles and ensure quality control
• Managing the ordering process for fixtures, furniture, signage, and technical equipment
• Coordinating with multiple external contractors (GCs, electricians, plumbers) and specialized vendors from initial bidding to final installation
• Tracking shipments and onsite deliveries to prevent "dead days" during the setup phase
• Ensuring all non-structural elements—such as POS systems, internet connectivity, utilities, and security protocols—are live before opening
• Overseeing the initial stock-in and visual merchandising according to corporate planograms
• Ensuring every step of the setup follows the official Management Playbook
• Assisting the dealer and internal sales/service ops teams in identifying and hiring the right talent for the new facility
• Coordinating with training departments to ensure all new hires complete the necessary brand and technical certifications before the launch

Ideal candidate

• 3–4 years of experience in Automotive Retail Build (EC/SC), Co-working space development, or Commercial Interior Fit-outs
• Proven ability to manage vendors, MEP consultants, and contractors simultaneously
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects across different geographies simultaneously
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to oversee site launches