General Manager DACH Region at Lime

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company in 2021, Lime has powered 350+ million electric bike and scooter rides in 200+ cities on 5 continents, saving an estimated 75+ million car trips. Learn more about how we help the world #RideGreen at li.me!

We are looking for a General Manager with a passion for innovation, knack for problem solving, and ability to thrive in ambiguity to create first-class customer experiences. You will be responsible for overall market performance and growth in a strategic and critical role. Our General Managers are creative, big-picture individuals who are accountable for their own P&L and team. This includes not only financial management but also team leadership across departments (including government relations, partnerships, operations and local marketing). As General Manager, you will not only ensure operational excellence but will also have your finger on the local market pulse, identifying new opportunities for growth while building and maintaining important partnerships.

What You'll Do: Be an owner. Build and implement the market growth strategy across multiple departments with the full support of HQ.Hire, train, and provide coaching to all levels of Operations Team, from Associate to Senior ManagersBuild safe, compliant and efficient warehouses that supply a fully operational fleet of vehicles for your regionDefine and monitor KPIs that measure the profitability, revenue and operational performance of your regionDrive results. Forecast and set quarterly goals for your market, while creating an environment of experimentation, analytical thinking and precision to reach those goals.Partner cross-functionally on city success projects that result in identifying expansion opportunities within your regionBe the face of Lime. As the leader of your market, you will meet with local officials, business owners and customers as a representative of Lime.Be a culture carrier, and create a fun, inclusive, and safe workplace.

About You: Bilingual German/English7+ years combined experience in consulting, business management, or operations, ideally in a startup or similar environmentExperience as a team managerExcellent communicator who is capable of motivating teams, collaborating with diverse groups across a large organisation, and liaising with external partners as neededA great understanding of real-time marketplaces within an analytical mindset (supply and demand economics)Experience navigating ambiguous environments solving complex problems while exercising good judgementAbility to simplify difficult problems into solvable tasks that can be acted uponA data-driven nature, and attention to detail that drive your love of process improvementComfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new toolsSelf-motivated, energetic, and driven with the ability to learn new skills that will enable you to grow with the roleB.A/B.S or equivalent required; MBA preferred#LI-onsite #LI-TG1

Why Lime? When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: 

Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equityHealth and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness appsFlexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residenceFully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthoodSupport for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisorsUnlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the worldProfessional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier toolsOpportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteerCulture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functionsConsistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Apply for this job