Specialist, New Store Opening Coordinator

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Project Coordination & Planning

• Own and continuously improve Scout's new store opening playbook, readiness standards, and launch governance processes while leading operational execution of new Workshop and Connection Center launches.
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and schedules in partnership with construction, facilities, IT, HR, legal, service, and sales teams.
• Ensure all physical and operational components—equipment, inventory, systems, signage, and safety infrastructure—are in place on time.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for retail launch operations, store readiness, operational deployment, and launch best practices.

Team Onboarding & Training

• Collaborate with Recruiting and Learning & Development to support onboarding and ramp-up of retail and service teams.
• Coordinate training schedules across multiple functions, including vehicle operations, customer delivery, service workflows, and safety procedures.
• Facilitate hands-on training sessions, mock scenarios, and operational walkthroughs to ensure team readiness.
• Partner with service leadership to confirm SOPs and technical training resources are in place before launch.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Independently evaluate launch risks, establish mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution across stakeholders to ensure launch readiness.
• Work with digital and IT teams to manage go-live support for systems across sales, delivery, and service.

Operational Readiness

• Support the day-to-day retail operations of our office location, including opening and closing procedures, customer interactions, reservation support, ordering supplies, office management, and document management.
• Oversee site readiness activities including facility setup, equipment installation, vehicle logistics, merchandising, shop tooling, and IT infrastructure for front-of-house and back-of-house functions and final operational launch sign-off for assigned locations.
• Support launch events, customer-facing activations, and grand opening activities, including coordination and onsite execution. Provide coverage during evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ensure service bays, parts storage, and technician work areas meet launch requirements in collaboration with service operations and facilities teams.
• Lead soft launch activities such as role plays, test drives, mock repairs, and delivery simulations to validate operational preparedness.

Post-Launch Success

• Conduct post-opening assessments, identify root causes and trends, and implement improvements that enhance future store launch performance.
• Provide on-site stabilization support for 30–60 days post-launch to reinforce training, SOPs, and team execution.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role would need to be in either Bluffdale, UT; Mesa, AZ; or Englewood, CO.
• The responsibilities of this role require the ability to travel up to 75%. Remote applicants will be considered. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company.
• This role requires schedule flexibility to support new store openings, launch events, customer-facing activations, and other business-critical milestones. Evening and weekend coverage may be required.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

• 7+ years of experience in new store openings, retail operations, network deployment, or launch management.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing medium to large teams in retail or automotive environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, or equivalent experience; project management certification preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency leveraging AI tools to maintain productivity, identify operational efficiencies, and build scalable resources such as templates, trackers, and automated workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools, with a proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptability, proactivity, and comfort with change.
• Team orientation, personable communication, independence, and accountability.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up with an iconic brand at its foundation. Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off, including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including the candidate's skills and experience. Initial base salary range is $90,000.00–$112,500.00. The initial California base salary range is $99,000–$123,750.