Founder-in-Residence: Automotive Startup

We are looking for an entrepreneur in-house with an understanding of the automotive and/or e-commerce business to build and scale-up a company to revolutionize new car sales in the Middle East.

Previous experience:

• An entrepreneur who has started a company in the past. A dreamer with a foot on reality.
• Senior management role in a start-up, or first or second stage company
• Proven track record of building successful products and high-performing teams from the ground up.
• industry experience in automotive and/or e-commerce for a minimum period of 5 years.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company’s mission, vision, and values. Setting the vision for the company and defining the overall strategy from launch to scale.
• Oversees financial performance and risk profile while ensuring that all the regulatory obligations are met; manages the design and implementation of new products and services; and oversees brand development and the implementation of effective marketing strategies.
• Monitors company performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances. Operational management of all departments.
• Develops business prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulating capital to fund expansion.
• Works closely with the management team to develop effective hiring, training, and compensation plans to retain our quality talent; and leads and mentors staff, engaging and empowering them to be successful in serving customers.
• Managing competition and threats. Keep abreast of the markets and industry trends.
• Reporting updates to the Board of Directors and stakeholders/shareholders regarding progress on strategic goals
• Building strategic partnerships and relationships to drive growth
• Establishing credibility throughout the customer and partner network.
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies