Description Store Opening Task Force Coordinator BuyWander | Salt Lake City, UT (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 and Bonus opportunity. Meaningful equity in a company attacking a massive market, for a brand that can become nationally recognized. • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance • PTO • Opportunity for Advancement • 401K WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE • 4+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or retail operations supervisory experience required • 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 • Must reside and work in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. 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 • $70-75K depending on experience • This job requires 75% travel staging and opening up new locations and assisting in expanding existing locations. Interested candidates should apply here or submit their resume to [email protected] 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.