General Manager

Wheely; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Equity in growth-stage company

Monthly travel credit

Job summary

Wheely is launching in Los Angeles and we are hiring a General Manager to lead the market buildout. You will own the P&L, establish the operation, and shape the brand as Wheely scales in LA, reporting to the CEO.

The role requires 7+ years operating experience, with bonus points for investment banking or consulting backgrounds, and residency in Los Angeles. Competitive base, bonus, and equity accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university.
• Minimum 7 years total experience, including 5+ years in high-growth tech, investment banking, strategy consulting, VC or private equity.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility for Los Angeles.
• The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition.
• Four local teams.
• Driver Operations.
• Quality & Training (Chauffeur Academy).
• Sales (Wheely for Business).
• Marketing.
• Launch and expansion strategy across Los Angeles and surrounding markets.
• Drive business development and partnerships.
• Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience.
• Regulatory strategy: navigating California licensing and compliance.
• External representation: press and partnerships.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership

Strategy

Analytics

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics

Job description

Wheely is launching in Los Angeles, and we're hiring the General Manager who will get us there. You'll join ahead of launch: building the founding team, securing the fleet and chauffeurs, establishing the operation, and preparing for the first ride. From there, you own the P&L and the brand in Los Angeles: service standards, growth, clients, partnerships, and team. You'll report directly to our CEO and work alongside the team behind our US expansion.

We're accelerating our US rollout following the successful launch of New York, with Los Angeles as our next major market. LA is one of the world's most important luxury and entertainment hubs, home to global studios, talent agencies, private aviation, and some of the most prestigious events in the world. With major upcoming moments including the Super Bowl in 2027 and the LA Olympics in 2028, this is a unique opportunity to build Wheely's presence in one of the most strategically important markets for our US expansion.

We're looking for an operator who has launched or scaled a market before and who can move fast without losing the polish that defines Wheely. Seven-plus years of operating experience; backgrounds in investment banking or consulting are a plus, but not a substitute for hands-on operating experience. Los Angeles residency is required.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility for Los Angeles
• The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition
• Four local teams
• Driver Operations
• Quality & Training (our Chauffeur Academy)
• Sales (Wheely for Business)
• Marketing
• Launch and expansion strategy across Los Angeles and surrounding markets
• Drive business development, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities for growth and partnerships
• Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience
• Regulatory strategy: navigating California's licensing and compliance landscape
• External representation: press, partnerships and key stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university
• Minimum 7 years of total experience, including 5+ years in either high-growth tech, investment banking, strategy consulting, VC or private equity
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills
• Professional fluency in English
• Based in Los Angeles

What We Offer

• Base salary starting from $210,000 per year, plus annual bonus and equity in a high-growth scale-up
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and other benefits designed to support your wellbeing
• Monthly credit for journeys with Wheely, allowing you to experience our service as a passenger and stay closely connected to the product