Retail Expansion - Ahmedabad
River
River is a design company building personal transportation for livelihood.
We focus on creating multi-utility products for those independently carving their own path. We’re building from the ground up, bringing together design, engineering and technology to solve real, everyday problems. Our signature two-wheeler, Indie – The SUV of Scooters, is built to be a dependable companion for getting things done.
Today, we’re 1,500+ people strong, headquartered in Bengaluru, and have raised our Series C.
River is backed by leading global automotive OEMs, international tech investors, and top institutional asset managers, including Yamaha Motor, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Marubeni Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Maniv Mobility, Elev8 Venture Partners, Claypond Capital, Trucks Venture Capital, 360 ONE Asset, HDFC AMC, Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, and JIF Capital.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be evaluating and finalizing strategic locations in collaboration with dealers to ensure maximum brand visibility and operational feasibility
- Working with design agencies and dealers to adapt global or national Experience Center/Service Center templates to specific local floor plans
- Your responsible for liaison with design firms to ensure construction drawings (architectural, electrical, and plumbing) are accurate and rolled out on time
- Managing the "Client-Side" of construction by coordinating between dealers, contractors, vendors and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) consultants
- Ensuring the final fit-out, including graphics, signage, and accessorization, matches the brand’s aesthetic and functional requirements
- Maintaining strict control over the project schedule to ensure the site launches on the committed date
- Conducting regular site visits to troubleshoot real-time construction hurdles and ensure quality control
- Managing the ordering process for fixtures, furniture, signage, and technical equipment
- Coordinating with multiple external contractors (GCs, electricians, plumbers) and specialized vendors from initial bidding to final installation
- Tracking shipments and onsite deliveries to prevent "dead days" during the setup phase
- Ensuring all non-structural elements—such as POS systems, internet connectivity, utilities, and security protocols—are live before opening
- Overseeing the initial stock-in and visual merchandising according to corporate planograms
- Ensuring every step of the setup follows the official Management Playbook
- Assisting the dealer and internal sales/service ops teams in identifying and hiring the right talent for the new facility
- Coordinating with training departments to ensure all new hires complete the necessary brand and technical certifications before the launch
Ideal candidate
- 3–4 years of experience in Automotive Retail Build (EC/SC), Co-working space development, or Commercial Interior Fit-outs
- Proven ability to manage vendors, MEP consultants, and contractors simultaneously
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects across different geographies simultaneously
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to oversee site launches