Head of Operations and Growth

Job Description

Location: Remote (Canada or US).

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Reports to: Executive Chairman

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About ADAS Depot

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ADAS Depot is a growing distributor of automotive diagnostic tools and ADAS-related equipment. We help shops and service providers source the tools they need to diagnose, calibrate, and repair modern vehicles. 

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The Role

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We’re hiring a Head of Operations and Growth to run day-to-day operations and lead growth execution. This individual will own the operating cadence, align the team to priorities, and drive measurable outcomes across customer experience, supply chain, and commercial growth.

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Key Responsibilities

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1) Operate the Business

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• Own weekly/monthly operating cadence: goals, KPIs, accountability, and cross-functional execution.
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• Build scalable processes across order-to-cash, customer support, returns, vendor management, and inventory planning.
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• Drive continuous improvement: fulfillment speed, new products, gross margin, service growth.
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• Marketing execution including contributions towards content generation, industry research, and so forth
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2) Commercial growth execution

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• Partner with the Executive Chairman on strategy, then lead execution across:
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• Vendor program expansion and negotiated terms (MAP, rebates, exclusives, co-op).
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• New product/category launches (diagnostics, ADAS calibration, battery support, EV service tools, OEM diagnostic tools).
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• Channel growth (B2B fleet/shop programs, strategic partners).
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• Marketing growth, across various channels, and overall marketing spend
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• Improve conversion, AOV, repeat rate, and retention through better merchandising and customer success motions.
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3) Financial & operational performance

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• Own the budget and forecasting rhythm (revenue, margin, inventory, operating expenses).
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• Manage working capital: inventory turns, fill rates, lead times, aging inventory.
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• Implement KPI dashboards and ensure data is decision-grade.
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4) Team leadership

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• Lead, coach, and (as needed) hire across ops, sales, customer support, marketing execution, and partnerships.
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• Build a high-ownership culture that moves fast and communicates clearly.
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Ideal Background

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• 5–10+ years experience in operations/general management, ideally in distribution, e-commerce, automotive aftermarket, tools/equipment, or adjacent industrial categories.
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• Experience with process building, forecasting, vendor management, product merchandising, and marketing.
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• Strong commercial instincts: can own ops and drive growth levers.
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• Comfortable being hands-on: set direction with the team and also unblock execution.
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• Excellent written + verbal communication; strong accountability culture.
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Nice to have

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• Experience with automotive diagnostics/ADAS or selling into repair shops/collision networks.
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• Familiarity with BigCommerce, Quickbooks Online, HubSpot, and inventory planning tools.
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• Vendor rebate programs, co-op marketing, and distribution contract negotiation experience.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary: $135,000 – $155,000
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• Performance bonus: 5% – 25% of base, tied to revenue growth, EBITDA/gross margin, inventory turns, and customer outcomes
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• Long-term incentive over time: eligible for phantom equity or value-creation participation
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• Flexible remote work setup
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How to Apply

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If interested, please send:

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• Resume and link to your LinkedIn
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• A brief note outlining: (1) the most relevant experience that will translate to this role, (2) a growth initiative you executed end-to-end, and (3) your familiarity with automotive aftermarket tools, if any.
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