Market Manager, Chicago at ALSO

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Management, Retail Management, P&L Accountability, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Experiential Marketing, Community Engagement, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Team Management, Operations Management, Local Marketing, Event Management, Customer Engagement, Market Strategy, Asset Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. ALSO is looking for a highly entrepreneurial Market Manager, Chicago to act as the general manager for the brand in that region. This is a field-based, high-impact role responsible for launching our brand and building our business from the ground up. You will own the local sales targets, build and manage teams operating across both mobile and fixed retail environments, drive localized marketing, and set the foundation for ALSO’s success in the city you know best. What You Will Do Own Local P&L & Sales Performance: Be accountable for the market's sales and conversion performance. Drive revenue generation across both mobile and fixed retail channels, manage local event budgets, and ensure strong ROI from all in-market physical activity. Local GTM Strategy: Develop and execute localized go-to-market plans that drive awareness, trial, and conversion within the metro area. Identify key areas, partners, and events that deliver local relevance. Mobile Experience Execution: Manage operations of the local mobile demo fleet, providing demo rides and brand introduction to customers at all stages of the funnel. Fixed Retail Hub Management: Oversee all facets of daily retail store operations, including building an opening team and overseeing ongoing scheduling, visual merchandising, and activation. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and directly manage a team of associates for both mobile and retail environments. Community and Partnership Activation: Identify and execute strategic activation events and partnerships to drive top-of-funnel interest and trial. Operations: Oversee market operations including permitting, risk management, and asset management. What You Will Bring 5+ years of progressive experience in sales, retail management or a related role with a track record of growth and P&L accountability. A entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset - you love building businesses from the ground up. An strong sense of the cultural pulse of San Francisco. Demonstrated experience in using experiential marketing and community engagement to drive business results. Proven ability to operate effectively and independently in an unstructured, field-based environment. Strong leadership skills, with an ability to attract, develop and motivate a team of successful and highly engaged associates. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of selling a premium product through a compelling narrative. A passion for small EVs, cycling, or high-growth consumer technology brands is a strong plus. The estimated annual base compensation for this position ranges from $120,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. There will also be a target annual performance bonus. Bonus payouts vary based on company and individual performance. Why ALSO. We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. Perks and Benefits Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options. One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates. Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny. Flexible time off. 401(k) match.

Responsibilities

The Market Manager will be responsible for launching the brand in Chicago, managing local sales targets, and overseeing both mobile and fixed retail operations. This includes developing localized marketing strategies and managing a team to drive business growth.