Merchant Strategy and Operations
Operations
New York, NY, USA
Our team comes from early Uber/Doordash/Amazon/Two Sigma and Traba,
At Rue Four, we are building the operating system for the medical space
This is a unique opportunity to join a generational company at a key inflection point. With a rapidly growing client base, proven product-market fit, and backing from world-class investors, we are scaling quickly and defining a new category of healthcare AI.
Our team is sharp, motivated, and deeply committed to the mission. We operate with intensity, take ownership of complex problems, and stay relentlessly focused on our users. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, demand excellence, and want to help build the future of healthcare, we invite you to join us.
About the role
The ideal candidate for this role should be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to take ownership and create plans from scratch, and drive execution while obtaining cross-functional buy-in to achieve Rue Four's Commerce Platform’'s strategic goals.
This is a high-ownership, cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment and has strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Build and own the business – Drive growth and adoption of some of our top priority projects
- Business development – Develop and foster deep relationships with top priority merchant partners to iterate and grow the business. Key Merchant point of contact within the Strategy & Ops team
- Go-to-market strategy – Build a strong understanding of product market fit, value proposition, pricing, and the competitive landscape, and help the team develop a go-to-market strategy based on these inputs. Grow a high-potential offering within a high-growth business.
- Improve the product – Guide operational improvements for our merchant partners by understanding their needs and working with internal partners to design solutions throughout the product experience. Steer the Commerce Platform product roadmap informed by quantitative analysis and qualitative merchant feedback
- Experiment – Evaluate and test various revenue, cost and quality drivers
Move at Rue speed, build something massive.
We’re scaling fast, solving real client problems with precision and ambition. Here, you own your impact; full autonomy, no micromanagement, no fluff. We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, Join the Rue team.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in management consulting, banking, operations as a founder, or in an operational/generalist role at an early-stage startup
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to prioritize effectively and get things done in an unstructured and ambiguous environment
- Ability to take ownership and accountability
- Willingness to work in person at our office 5 days a week
- Your expert communication and interpersonal skills set you apart. You are comfortable at connecting with customers and internal teams to promote products and drive adoption
- You are a strong analytical thinker who can provide applicable recommendations out of complex fast changing environments that are often 0-1 bets.
- You crave responsibility and want to shape the vision and direction of the company
- You have experience leveraging AI in your day to day tasks to accelerate your ability to move quickly and test hypotheses.
Who You Are
- You thrive in fast-paced environments. You are high-intensity and care a lot about what you do, and you're ecstatic to work at a startup.
- You are ambitious. You have fun solving problems that others think are impossible.
- You are curious. You find joy in learning about AI, technology, and finance.
- You are an owner. You are autonomous, self-directed, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
Most importantly: You are collaborative, organized, thoughtful, and kind.
What does Rue Speed mean
We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Rue Four, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Albert Einsteins mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week –not because we’re told to, but because we’re invested. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier –this isn’t it.
Perks & Benefits
At Rue Four, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
Yearly offsite to Oktoberfest in Munich.
🍽️ Doordashed meals
🚠 Team building events & happy hours
💻 Apple equipment
🥑 Unlimited Snack spend
✨ Wellness Aesthetic treatment stipend (Botox, Facials and Skincare)
Rue Four is based in New York, with our full team working out of a beautiful and spacious office in Hudson Square, right by the West Side Highway.
Competitive compensation, backed by top investors.
Please send your CV to Jessica@joinrue.com
We're looking to hire Rue Fourians and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every Medical practice nationwide with true grit, hunger and curiosity. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!