General Manager - Motor Gear Trader (Trading & Sales)

General Manager - Motor Gear Trader (Trading & Sales)Motor Gear Trader is building a modern marketplace and trading platform for the motor gear ecosystem.
This is a remote position.
The General Manager (GM) owns the end-to-end business: launch readiness, revenue, operations, product execution, and investor outcomes.
This is a builder/operator role—someone who can take MGT from beta → launch → scale, while recruiting and leading a high-performing team and ensuring the platform and go-to-market motion match real customer demand.
This role reports into Estoras Group leadership and operates in alignment with Estoras’ operating standards (performance, accountability, and disciplined execution).
Within the first 6–12 months, the GM will:
Launch a stable, market-ready platform (post-beta) with clear adoption and retention signals
Establish repeatable acquisition channels (buyers/sellers/dealers/partners—depending on MGT’s model)
Build a lean, high-output team (contractor-first where possible) with clear scorecards and accountability
Implement operational cadence: weekly KPIs, monthly reporting, forecast discipline
Create investor-ready reporting and a credible scaling plan (fundraising optional depending on strategy)
Core Responsibilities1) Strategic Leadership & Growth
Own and execute the company operating plan: positioning, pricing, GTM, partnerships, and growth targets
Translate Estoras Group objectives into measurable quarterly priorities (OKRs / EOS-style rocks)
Drive launch readiness (product + operations + marketing + support)
Build the roadmap toward scale (and if applicable future capital events)
2) Platform & Product Execution (Beta → Launch → Scale)
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of the MGT platform (beta improvements, launch version, iteration cycles)
Ensure product decisions are grounded in customer feedback and marketplace liquidity dynamics
Establish lightweight but effective product delivery systems:
Roadmap management
Sprint cadence
QA/release process
Uptime/support workflows
Partner with technical leads/vendors to deliver outcomes on time and within constraints
3) Operational Management & Performance
Run day-to-day operations with a focus on speed, quality, and profitability
Build and maintain core operating infrastructure:
KPI dashboards and weekly reporting
Budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
Vendor management and contract oversight
Risk management and compliance awareness (as relevant to trading/marketplace operations)
Own P&L accountability (or build toward it as revenue ramps)
4) Team Leadership & Talent Development
Recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing team across:
Product / engineering (internal or vendor-managed)
Sales / partnerships
Customer success / support
Ops / admin (as needed)
Make key personnel decisions (hiring, compensation, performance management) aligned with Estoras Group policies
Build a performance culture: clear expectations, scorecards, feedback loops, and accountability
5) Customer, Partner, and Stakeholder Relationships
Build strong relationships with customers and key supply-side stakeholders (dealers, distributors, partners, etc.)
Own customer satisfaction, retention, and escalation management
Develop strategic partnerships that accelerate liquidity and trust in the platform
Manage investor communications (where applicable): updates, transparency, metrics, and narrative
6) Project & Change Management
Deliver cross-functional initiatives on time, within budget, and to specMaintain clear documentation:
Project plans and milestones
Status reports and risk logs
Change requests and decision records
Resolve conflicts quickly and professionally—internally and externally
Requirements (Must-Have)
Proven GM/Operator experience in a startup, marketplace, platform, or high-growth environment
Strong execution track record across operations, product delivery, and revenue growth
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and vendors with clear accountability
Strong business fundamentals: budgeting, forecasting, KPI management, cost control
Excellent communication skills with customers, partners, and senior stakeholders
Comfort operating in ambiguity;
bias toward action and measurable outcomes
Preferred / Strong Assets
Fundraising experience (seed/Series A or strategic capital) and investor communications
Experience with trading platforms, marketplaces, or multi-sided networks (liquidity, trust, supply/demand dynamics)
Familiarity with compliance, risk, and governance expectations in regulated or high-trust industries
Experience building contractor-heavy teams and performance-based compensation structures
Requirements (Skills & Competencies)
Online Platform Proficiency: ability to manage and scale digital platforms with measurable outcomes
Marketplace/Trading Fluency: understands platform mechanics, user flows, and transaction trust systems
Startup Acumen: adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable building from scratch
Technical Fluency: can work effectively with engineers and modern tools;
not necessarily hands-on coding, but must be product/tech literate
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will vary based on seniority and qualifications and may include a mix of:
Base compensation
Performance incentives tied to KPIs
Equity participation (where applicable)
Benefits and structure will be discussed during the interview process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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