Founding US Market Launcher & Operations Lead

Wheely; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Monthly journey credit

Equity in company

Job summary

Wheely is seeking a Founding US Launcher to lead market launches across the US with no fixed office location. You will move between markets, building operations and local supply from the ground up, over a 6–18 month horizon.

You’ll recruit and develop chauffeurs, establish scalable processes and collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and leadership to ensure premium experiences in every market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Economics, Business or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Relentless ownership in high-stakes, ambiguous environments with urgency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Eligibility to work in the US or obtain an E-2 visa (for eligible UK citizens).
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational launch of new US markets.
• Build local supply by recruiting, onboarding and developing chauffeurs.
• Establish processes to deliver a premium customer experience from day one.
• Coordinate with Product, Marketing, Customer Support and the executive team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM Economics Business

Job description

Wheely is seeking a Founding US Launcher to lead market launches across the US with no fixed office location. You will move between markets, building operations and local supply from the ground up, over a 6–18 month horizon.

You’ll recruit and develop chauffeurs, establish scalable processes and collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and leadership to ensure premium experiences in every market.