City Manager at Bolt

Bolt is one of the fastest growing startups in the world with over 30M happy customers in 30+ countries, from Europe to Mexico to Africa. We're building the future of transport – one platform that connects you with cars, motorcycles, scooter sharing, and anything else you need to move around in your city. Fast, convenient and affordable for everyone, as transport should be.

We are doubling down our efforts in Cape Town and we are looking for a City Manager, who can sort up the supply, support the demand and grow Bolt further.

Let's build the future of transportation together!

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the Supply Team to ensure we constantly increase our supply base
• Navigate through regulatory matters and local policies within the transportation and tech industry
• Define, implement and optimise local operational processes and procedures
• Figure out the logistics of how many drivers are needed where and when
• Design and execute strategies to increase driver's engagement and loyalty while reducing churn rate
• Develop complex analytical models and reporting systems
• Support the expansion through the rest of the country
• Establish partnerships with local fleet owners and other relevant entities
• Advise and closely collaborate with HQ teams such as Product, Legal or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives

 

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of experience in an operational management or general management role
• Have a data-driven analytical mindset (great Excel skills)
• Amazing negotiation and communication skills
• Be a hustler, not stopping after 20 obstacles a day
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or other analytical subject
• Be passionate about new technologies and ridesharing

 

You'll Get Extra Credit For

• Experience in sharing economy, tech business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company
• Experience in product launches or running a business

 

Benefits

• Motivating compensation – motivational base pay and company stock options
• No corporate BS – we're moving too fast for that
• Amazing personal growth experience at one of the fastest-growing startups in Europe
• Working with a motivated and talented international team, plus regular team events
• Flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done
• Impactful work – you'll have a rare opportunity to build a product literally used by millions of people across the world