City Manager Job at Bolt

Bolt (formally Taxify) 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 a ride-hailing app to connect millions of riders and drivers around the world to make travel easier, quicker and more reliable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: City Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Details

• We are doubling down our efforts in Nigeria and we are looking for a City Manager in Lagos, 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