Senior Manager, Retail Transactions

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Creating a strategic roadmap and services architecture for how Scout Motors will sell and transact new and used vehicles to retail customers
• Supporting and driving the definition and design of the ideal transaction process from an operational perspective (documentation, information flows, and third-party integrations).
• Leading vehicle registration compliance efforts across all active and future sales markets, including program build-out, process design, and cross-functional enablement.
• Developing and documenting comprehensive knowledge of vehicle sales and registration requirements across all states, counties, and localities.
• Designing and operationalizing transaction workflows and an efficient operating model that ensures a scalable, reliable, customer-centric experience.
• Creating a technical support model for sales transaction workflows and operating models.
• Coordinating with Finance to define and build systems that accurately recognize vehicle revenue, ensuring alignment between operations and financial reporting.
• Providing operational inputs into digital tools and vendor integrations.
• Participating in vendor evaluations and providing operational insight for standard operating procedures, transaction policies, and retail training.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the future Scout Motors corporate headquarters, which is anticipated to be identified in 2025. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters after the location is determined and you are expected to relocate at such time. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic; up to 30% of the time. Valid drivers license required. 

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years experience managing automotive sales transactions.
• Deep technical acumen and comprehensive regulatory knowledge, especially in vehicle registration and titling requirements.
• Proven experience in early-stage companies: building teams, policies, tools, and pivoting from design to operational execution.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, with a focus on fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to bring together both internal and external teams behind a common vision; skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships.
• High agency with capability to independently solve problems and develop strategic, sustainable solutions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Valid drivers license.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $150,000.00 - $181,250.00

Internal leveling code: M7