Dallas Market Launch & Growth Lead

8Fleet, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

8Fleet is seeking a Market Manager to launch Dallas and build the footprint, vendor network, and local operations team. You will own the end-to-end market setup, from securing facilities to onboarding the first cohort of drivers and forming the local operations culture.

After go-live, you will manage day-to-day fleet operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and the growth plan to scale Dallas from a first cohort to a fully operational market, working hands-on in the lot, with data-driven

Qualifications

• 4+ years in operations management or comparable operating role with ownership of business goals and processes behind them
• 2+ years managing people directly, including hiring, coaching, and developing your own team
• Experience opening a new market/site/facility/region and running it through its first operating months

Responsibilities

• Launch Dallas: secure footprint, outfit facility and lot, build vendor bench, hire initial drivers and operations team
• Run day-to-day fleet operations: driver scheduling, dispatch, vehicle availability, and performance monitoring
• Oversee maintenance/repair program to maximize utilization and minimize downtime
• Partner with Growth to recruit, onboard, and retain drivers as supply scales
• Develop and execute the market growth plan, expanding service area and demand
• Own market budgeting and report performance to leadership on cadence
• Ensure safety/compliance with Texas rules and 8Fleet policy

Skills

Data-driven

People leadership

Cross-functional communication

Decision making

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

8Fleet is seeking a Market Manager to launch Dallas and build the footprint, vendor network, and local operations team. You will own the end-to-end market setup, from securing facilities to onboarding the first cohort of drivers and forming the local operations culture.

After go-live, you will manage day-to-day fleet operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and the growth plan to scale Dallas from a first cohort to a fully operational market, working hands-on in the lot, with data-driven