Store Opening Task Force Coordinator

Description:

Store Opening Task Force Coordinator

BuyWander | United States (75% Travel Required)

WHY BUYWANDER

BuyWander is a fast-growing startup reimagining the $850B retail returns industry. We launched in 2024 to help Americans GET AHEAD!! by offering returned items through online auctions with local pick-up. Think: Black Friday meets a treasure hunt—powered by AI and built for everyday people.

We are expanding rapidly and looking for a Store Opening Task Force Coordinator to work with a team of employees to buildout and launch new store locations across the United States.

Our mission is simple: Help people win—shoppers, resellers, and retailers alike. Oh, and the Planet.

Our customers are everyday bargain hunters, resellers, and families looking for incredible deals on brand-name products.

This role is responsible for bringing new markets online — from store setup to operational launch.

What You’ll Do

Launch new markets

• Assist the rollout of new BuyWander store locations
• Physically prepare and stock the soon-to-be opening store
• Coordinate store buildouts, layouts, and equipment setup
• Ensure facilities are ready for inventory intake and auction operations
• Standardize safety procedures

Build operational systems

• Establish processing stations, storage areas, and material handling workflows
• Implement barcode systems and inventory tracking processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to integrate systems and workflows

Operationalize new facilities

• Work with General Managers and supervisors in setting up the store
• Help recruit and train early store staff
• Establish workflows and performance standards
• Ensure new locations are running smoothly before transitioning to local leadership

Solve problems quickly

• Identify operational bottlenecks during launches
• Implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
• Work closely with leadership to support rapid company growth
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Turn over a functioning facility to the new General Manager

Requirements:

What We’re Looking For

• Strong operator mindset and ability to execute
• Experience in logistics, store operations, supply chain, or operations management
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time and spend time on-site during launches. Accommodations & Air/Car Travel Paid.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Flexibility
• Love of travel and meeting and working with a variety of people throughout the US

Preferred experience:

• Launching new facilities or operations
• Startup or high-growth company experience
• Store management systems or inventory systems

If you’re excited about building new operations, solving problems, and scaling something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary and Performance-based Bonuses
• Meaningful equity in a company attacking a massive market, for a brand that can become nationally recognized
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Annual Company Offsites
• Ownership and Opportunity for Advancement
• 401K

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 4+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or retail operations leadership
• Energized by building from scratch—you thrive in startup chaos
• Detail-obsessed but know how to prioritize what matters
• Clear communicator and confident decision-maker
• Comfortable with software, tech, computers (Shopify like software, barcoding tools, Google, internal dashboards)
• Mission-driven—you believe in building something bigger than yourself

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role involves sustained physical activity. The following are bona fide requirements of the position:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50-75 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead frequently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a goal-driven environment.
• Position requires seeing, hearing, use of hands and fingers, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Must be able to communicate with others including talking, hearing, and listening and exchanging communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule and Wage

• Wages DOE
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401K

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Joel@BuyWander.com

BuyWander is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, merit, and business needs. We believe a range of skills, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and supports better outcomes for our employees and customers.