Grist — A Beacon in the Smog

We’re Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, and we’re looking to add new talent to our team.

Today, Zipcar provides hundreds of thousands of people with a viable alternative to traditional car ownership, saving them money, time and headaches. Zipcar members in cities and college campuses across America, Canada and the UK are making the decision to live car free and enjoying the convenience, savings and environmental benefits of having “wheels when you want them.”

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the family. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re results-oriented, dedicated, and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community of Zipsters, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about Zipcar, what we do, and how we do it, visit zipcar.com. For further employment opportunities, visit zipcar.com/about/jobs.

Responsibilities:
The General Manager is responsible for the profit & loss, forecasting, budgeting, sales, marketing, staffing, and customer service for the entire operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee operations, sales, marketing and customer service in metro region
Develop and execute Zipcar’s best practices
Forecast revenue and expense streams, and manage budget
Maintain Zipcar brand image in all local operations
Identify partners/alliances/opportunities to expand growth in metro area
Identify and address key strategic barriers and opportunities critical to the success of local operations
Interface with local government agencies to integrate Zipcar with public transportation systems
Develop relationships with commercial and private property owners to expand and develop new locations

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have the following experience, skills, and education:

7+ years of demonstrated experience in the areas of sales, operations, facilities, and finance
Bachelors degree preferred
Demonstrated experience in the areas of sales, operations, facilities, and finance
Prior P & L responsibility
Ability to identify, prioritize and focus on critical tasks
Must have demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to hire key employees
Experience working with government, businesses, and non-profits
Knowledge of neighborhoods and business districts in the metro area
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and contact management software

As a member of the Zipcar Team you will receive:

Competitive Compensation
Superior Benefits Package
Free Membership
Discounts on services, products and much more

While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. EOE


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