Strategy & Operations Associate, Traba
Customer Operations
$90-130k
+ Equity
5 days a week in office
Marketplace for matching industrial workers with open shifts
Open for applications
Marketplace for matching industrial workers with open shifts
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$90-130k
+ Equity
5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, business, finance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience in dynamic roles like management consulting, investment banking, or strategy/operations
- A methodical, process-driven mentality that is focused on both accuracy and efficiency
- An eagerness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details of processes
- High EQ and a resilient mentality that allows you to quickly overcome challenges and setbacks
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to thrive in fast-paced environments under pressure
- Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills
Desirable
- Experience in a client-facing role, are familiar with SQL and no code tools like Retool, experience working with product/engineering teams
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced & entrepreneurial rockstar to run our two-sided labor marketplace in one of our markets. You'll be a key member of our Market Operations team
- As a Strategy & Operations Associate on our Business Team, you will work closely with our customers .
- You'll wear multiple hats to ensure the success of your market in terms of growth, marketplace health, and profitability and you'll be a cross-functional influential partner to the many teams that are critical to the successful execution of your plan, including Sales, Central Operations, Tech, Product, Marketing and more!
- Lead Operational Excellence: Master Traba’s daily operations and drive excellence by optimizing processes that keep our marketplace running smoothly
- Innovate with Strategy: Identify inefficiencies, think strategically, and develop actionable plans to eliminate obstacles and boost productivity
- Elevate Client Engagement: Be the face of Traba for our business clients, delivering exceptional service and building strong, lasting relationships
- Product Adoption: Drive product adoption amongst our clients by becoming an expert on their needs and processes so you can offer mutually beneficial solutions to any challenges
- Be a Consultative Expert: Travel to clients, immerse yourself in their operations, and become a trusted advisor in areas like staffing, logistics, supply chain, and distribution
- Drive Projects to Success: Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of cross-functional projects
Our take
Traba aims to revolutionize the gig economy within the warehousing and events sector by addressing current shortcomings. While the gig economy has provided flexibility elsewhere, it has struggled in these industries, often leading to disengaged workers and exploitative practices.
Trada distinguishes itself by verifying worker credentials and setting a minimum wage to ensure fair compensation, which helps mitigate issues seen in other short-term staffing solutions. The platform offers benefits like instant pay-outs and automation features for invoicing and reporting, enhancing efficiency for both workers and employers.
With significant funding secured in 2022, Treaba plans to expand operations across the US, prioritizing states like Texas with robust light industry sectors. Future developments include enhancing the platform with new apps and tools to streamline communication and further improve user experience.
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Insights
Many candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
91% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2023
$22m
SERIES B
Jul 2022
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $45.6m
Company values
- Dream Big: Traba is building a generational company to redesign the supply chain world - like how Amazon reinvented the e-commerce world - and that requires a different mindset and level of commitment
- Olympian's Work Ethic: Nothing worth doing ever came easy, and we are committed to change the world for the better. We put everything we’ve got onto the field
- Growth Mindset: Maximize your growth and be pushed to your limits. Traba is perfect for those looking for a new challenge and the ability to grow quickly
- Customer Obsession: From our inception, our mission has been clear: to empower both businesses and workers to achieve their maximum productivity and potential
Company HQ
Tribeca, New York, NY
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Leadership
Mike Shebat
(CEO)Experience as General Manager for McCaster-Carr. Also served as a Senior Manager of Global Products for Uber from 2016 to 2021.
Akshay Buddiga
(CTO)Experience as Product Operations Analyst for Zenefits. Also served as a Senior Engineering Manager for Fanatics, Inc. from 2016 to 2021.
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