Chief of Staff

Motorenn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorenn Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Chief of Staff to work onsite with the executive team, driving strategic initiatives and aligning operations across departments.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coordinate planning, and support data-driven decisions, while directly assisting with vehicle valuation, acquisitions, and sales enablement. You'll manage leadership meeting agendas, track progress against objectives and key results, and partner with operations, product, marketing and

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and driving company-wide initiatives.
• Analytical skills with comfort in data analysis, metrics tracking, and executive reporting.
• Leadership and stakeholder management with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience in high-growth startups, e-commerce, or automotive/consumer retail is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate planning/execution for key priorities.
• Support vehicle valuation and acquisitions, and assist sales teams.
• Manage leadership meeting agendas and follow-ups; track progress against OKRs.
• Partner with operations, product, marketing, and sales to streamline processes and remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Executive communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Motorenn is a Los Angeles-based startup modernizing how premium used vehicles are bought and sold through high-quality inventory, white-glove service, and operational excellence. As automotive enthusiasts, the team focuses on transforming the high-end car sales experience so customers enjoy the excitement of exceptional vehicles without haggling or time-consuming showroom visits. Motorenn combines careful vehicle selection, innovative data-driven pricing, and best-in-class digital capabilities to build a new retail and e-commerce model for customers across the country. The company emphasizes trust, value, and efficiency, with vehicles undergoing a rigorous 151-point inspection and transparent, no-haggle pricing with no hidden fees. A digitally streamlined process lets customers complete documentation online, arrange pickup or delivery, or visit the Los Angeles location for a test drive before finalizing their purchase remotely.

Role Description

The Chief of Staff is a full-time, on-site role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, working closely with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives and ensure operational alignment across the company. This role leads cross-functional projects, coordinates planning and execution for key business priorities, and supports data-driven decision-making. Day-to-day responsibilities include directly supporting vehicle valuation and acquisitions, supporting sales, managing leadership meeting agendas and follow-ups, and tracking progress against objectives and key results. The Chief of Staff will partner with operations, product, marketing, and sales to streamline processes, resolve bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement. Role growth occurs with success in owning vehicle acquisition, supporting launching additional revenue streams and locations, and managing stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Excitement for the automotive sector and enthusiast level knowledge of the assets that Motorenn manages (or demonstrated rapid ability to learn)
• Strategic planning and business operations skills, including experience managing cross-functional projects and driving company-wide initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort with data analysis, metrics tracking, and preparing executive-ready reports and presentations.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Organizational and project management skills, including prioritization, time management, and structured follow-through on complex workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in executive communication, meeting facilitation, and internal messaging.
• Experience in high-growth startups, e-commerce, or automotive/consumer retail environments is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
• On-site in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with a hands-on approach and willingness to engage deeply with operations.
• Ideal for a highly performant candidate with 4-8 years of experience

Salary range

• $120,000 - $150,000 year one
• Progression to $200k+ with 2-3 years for highly performant candidates