Job Description

We’re excited to partner with a leading force in sustainable high-performance metals and additive powder solutions, trusted by top aerospace and automotive names including Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR.

With rapid growth and a vision to disrupt the status quo, they are launching a new venture - a next-generation marketplace designed to transform a traditionally fragmented sector and redefine how a $30bl high-performance metals industry connects, trades, and scales globally.

As the founding General Manager, you’ll have a rare opportunity to build and launch the defining platform of this industry, with significant financial upside and the chance to make a lasting global impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Take full ownership of marketplace operations - from product readiness to supplier onboarding and customer acquisition.
• Partner with visionary founders to shape commercial strategy, go-to-market plans, and long-term growth roadmap.
• Build and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team driven by speed and innovation.
• Execute relentlessly, scale operations, and deliver measurable traction in a fast-moving environment.
• Test, learn, and iterate rapidly, bringing fresh ideas to disrupt an industry ripe for change.

What You Bring:

• Proven success in launching or scaling digital marketplaces or high-growth start-ups.
• A natural leader who thrives on autonomy and accountability - not just a strategist but a doer.
• Deep understanding of start-up execution from zero-to-one through rapid scale-up.
• Solid grasp of marketplace dynamics, network effects, and platform business models.
• Entrepreneurial grit - adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable taking calculated risks.

Preferred but Not Essential:

• Background in metals, materials science, or related industrial sectors.
• Software engineering or technical expertise.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree from a top-tier university.

Why Join?:

• Massive Market Potential: Tackle a multi-billion-dollar sector primed for disruption.
• Founder-Level Autonomy: Lead without corporate red tape.
• Equity & Rewards: Share directly in the upside of scaling a high-growth startup.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Transform how a $30B global industry connects and operates.
• Speed & Agility: Join a nimble team with the freedom to innovate and move fast.

This isn’t a typical GM role - it’s a rare opportunity to lead, innovate, and leave your mark on a start-up set to reshape a global industry.

The role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Southern California to support the launch strategy and allow regular travel to the office and client sites.

The details provided here do not cover all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this role. The qualifications described in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements for the job but are provided as general guidelines.

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