Store Opening Task Force Coordinator

Buywander; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Bonuses

Equity opportunity

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

PTO

401K

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

BuyWander in Salt Lake City is hiring a Store Opening Task Force Coordinator to lead the rollout of new markets across the United States, coordinating store setup and launch activities.

This role requires 4+ years in warehouse/logistics or retail operations supervision, 75% travel, and hands-on work on-site during launches. You will build systems, recruit staff, and collaborate with leadership to scale operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or retail operations supervisory roles.
• Ability to travel 75% and be on-site during launches.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environments and manages multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication for cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize what matters.

Responsibilities

• Launch new markets and assist in opening new BuyWander store locations.
• Physically prepare and stock stores before opening.
• Coordinate store buildouts, layouts, and equipment setup.
• Establish processing stations, storage areas, and material handling workflows.
• Implement barcode systems and inventory tracking processes.
• Recruit and train early store staff; set workflows and performance standards.
• Ensure new locations run smoothly before handing to local leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and support rapid growth.
• Turn over a functioning facility to the new General Manager.

Skills

Operator mindset

Logistics experience

Startup environment

Problem-solving

Project management

Tools

Shopify-like software

Barcoding tools

Inventory systems

Google tools

Internal dashboards

Job description

Description

Store Opening Task Force Coordinator

BuyWander | Salt Lake City, UT (75% Travel Required)

WHY BUYWANDER

BuyWander is a fast-growing startup reimagining the $850B retail returns industry. We launched in 2024 to help Americans GET AHEAD!! by offering returned items through online auctions with local pick-up. Think: Black Friday meets a treasure hunt—powered by AI and built for everyday people.

We are expanding rapidly and looking for a Store Opening Task Force Coordinator to work with a team of employees to buildout and launch new store locations across the United States.

Our mission is simple: Help people win—shoppers, resellers, and retailers alike. Oh, and the Planet.

Our customers are everyday bargain hunters, resellers, and families looking for incredible deals on brand-name products.

This role is responsible for bringing new markets online — from store setup to operational launch.

What You’ll Do

Launch new markets

• Assist the rollout of new BuyWander store locations
• Physically prepare and stock the soon-to-be opening store
• Coordinate store buildouts, layouts, and equipment setup
• Ensure facilities are ready for inventory intake and auction operations
• Standardize safety procedures

Build operational systems

• Establish processing stations, storage areas, and material handling workflows
• Implement barcode systems and inventory tracking processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to integrate systems and workflows

Operationalize new facilities

• Work with General Managers and supervisors in setting up the store
• Help recruit and train early store staff
• Establish workflows and performance standards
• Ensure new locations are running smoothly before transitioning to local leadership

Solve problems quickly

• Identify operational bottlenecks during launches
• Implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
• Work closely with leadership to support rapid company growth
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Turn over a functioning facility to the new General Manager

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Strong operator mindset and ability to execute
• Experience in logistics, store operations, supply chain, or operations management
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time and spend time on-site during launches. Accommodations & Air/Car Travel Paid.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Flexibility
• Love of travel and meeting and working with a variety of people throughout the US

Preferred experience:

• Launching new facilities or operations
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Store management systems or inventory systems

If you’re excited about building new operations, solving problems, and scaling something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary and Performance-based Bonuses
• Meaningful Equity and Bonus opportunity. Meaningful equity in a company attacking a massive market, for a brand that can become nationally recognized.
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• PTO
• Opportunity for Advancement
• 401K

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 4+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or retail operations supervisory experience required
• Energized by building from scratch—you thrive in startup chaos
• Detail-obsessed but know how to prioritize what matters
• Clear communicator and confident decision-maker
• Comfortable with software, tech, computers (Shopify like software, barcoding tools, Google, internal dashboards)
• Mission-driven. You believe in building something bigger than yourself
• Must reside and work in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role involves sustained physical activity. The following are bona fide requirements of the position:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50-75 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead frequently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a goal-driven environment.
• Position requires seeing, hearing, use of hands and fingers, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Must be able to communicate with others including talking, hearing, and listening and exchanging communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule and Wage

• $70-75K depending on experience
• This job requires 75% travel staging and opening up new locations and assisting in expanding existing locations.

BuyWander is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, merit, and business needs. We believe a range of skills, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and supports better outcomes for our employees and customers.