General Manager, France

About Wheely

Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.

We’re a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we’re expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

France is Wheely's fastest-growing market in Europe and we're just getting started. As General Manager, you'll run the full business across Paris and lead our expansion into the South of France and Monaco. You'll have four teams reporting to you and direct ownership of growth in a market with enormous untapped potential. You'll work directly with our CEO/Founder, board and executive team: close enough to move fast, with the backing to make decisions that matter. This is a 24/7 operation serving demanding customers. It requires intensity, commitment, and genuine passion for getting things right.

What you’ll own

• P&L responsibility for France
• The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition
• Four local teams
  • Driver Operations
  • Quality & Training (our Chauffeur Academy)
  • Sales (Wheely for Business)
  • Marketing
• Expansion strategy for the South of France and Monaco, including launch planning, local partnerships and market development
• Drive business development, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities for growth and partnerships
• Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience
• Regulatory strategy: navigating France's VTC licensing and compliance landscape
• External representation: press, partnerships and key stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university
• Minimum 7–10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in investment banking, strategy consulting, or high-growth tech
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills
• Professional fluency in French and English
• Based in Paris

What we Offer

• Office-based role in Paris (9th arrondissement), four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice
• Competitive salary
• Employee stock options plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life and critical illness cover
• Best-in-class equipment
• Monthly credit towards Wheely journeys
• Daily Lunch Allowance
• Navigo and Veligo travel
• Professional development stipend
• Relocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowance

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