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Head of Workplace

Faire · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Faire

Backed by Founders Fund, Lightspeed and Norwest.

About the role

Faire is a community of independent retailers and the brands they buy from, and our offices are where the people serving that community do their work. The Head of Workplace owns our real estate and workplace strategy across San Francisco, Toronto, Waterloo, New York, and London. You'll run the basics well (safe, clean, cost-conscious spaces) and make sure people feel connected to each other and to our community of retailers and brands. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of workplace experience in a high-growth company, including multi-office portfolios and office expansion
  • Hands-on experience with leases, vendors, and facilities, plus experience delivering projects on time and on budget
  • Comfort with data and budgets, and a good working relationship with Finance
  • Experience building teams that run with real autonomy
  • Credibility with senior leaders and the ability to make a clear recommendation and get a decision, even when the answer is unclear
  • Real interest in small business and entrepreneurship, and curiosity about how a workplace can reinforce a company's mission
More about this role

About Faire

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.

We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

Faire is a community of independent retailers and the brands they buy from, and our offices are where the people serving that community do their work. The Head of Workplace owns our real estate and workplace strategy across San Francisco, Toronto, Waterloo, New York, and London. You'll run the basics well (safe, clean, cost-conscious spaces) and make sure people feel connected to...

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