General Manager

This is a remote position.

Role Summary
Motor Gear Trader is building a modern marketplace and trading platform for the motor gear ecosystem.

This role reports into Estoras Group leadership and operates in alignment with Estoras' operating standards (performance, accountability, and disciplined execution).

• 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 Responsibilities

1) 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 (fundraise / strategic sale / IPO readiness)
  

Note: "IPO readiness" is typically a later-stage milestone—this role should focus on credible scale readiness first (traction, governance, reporting, unit economics).

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 spec 
  
• Maintain clear documentation:
  
• Project plans and milestones
  
• Status reports and risk logs
  
• Change requests and decision records
  
• Resolve conflicts quickly and professionally—internally and externally
  

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Proven GM/Operator experience in a startup, marketplace, platform, or high-growth environment
  
• Strong execution track record across operations + product delivery + 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.