General Manager

Summary

Join Wonderschool as a Launcher / General Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting childcare providers. You will lead market launches, recruit providers, and guide them in building successful businesses. This role requires strong analytical and financial skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel. You'll work closely with providers, offering mentorship and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate possesses a business-savvy mindset and a passion for helping small business owners thrive. This is a dynamic opportunity within a growing startup.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in business management, operations, or a related field
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to build financial models and analyze unit economics
• Experience working with small business owners or entrepreneurs, preferably in an advisory or consulting capacity
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and problem-solve in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, with a talent for asking insightful questions and engaging key stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for scaling businesses and driving operational excellence
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with providers and support market launches

Responsibilities

• Lead the end to end launch of new markets and contracts
• Travel to meet with providers, stakeholders, and partners, facilitating strategic market entry as needed
• Conduct in-depth business assessments, asking critical questions to diagnose challenges and implement solutions
• Identify and recruit providers looking to open their own childcare center
• Guide providers in building and managing financial models, P&L statements, and understanding how to grow their businesses
• Serve as a trusted advisor to providers, helping them navigate small business operations, including revenue forecasting, cost management, and financial planning
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize provider onboarding and business growth
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, and Operations, to improve provider experience and market efficiency
• Provide training and mentorship on financial literacy, business planning, and operational best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with CRM, Sales Engagement tools, and other general tech stack knowledge to gain efficiencies throughout the sales and onboarding process

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on early childhood education and small business success
• A dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with opportunities for growth and career development
• A collaborative team that values innovation, problem-solving, and mission-driven work