Chief Operating Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee and optimize operations across multiple fast-moving ventures, including a CRO agency and a full-service ad agency. This is a key leadership position, focusing on driving operational efficiency, managing complex projects, overseeing day-to-day business functions, and shaping the future of the company. If you're an operations expert who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at optimizing processes, and has a strategic mindset for scaling businesses, this role is for you.

Location: Fully Remote (Work from Home), 9 AM - 5 PM PST

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership:

• Work closely with the Founder to execute business strategies, prioritize key initiatives, and ensure operational effectiveness across all businesses.

• Provide strategic oversight for all day-to-day operations, driving key initiatives and continuous improvements across multiple ventures.

• Serve as the key leader for the organization’s client success, ensuring strong relationships, high levels of satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.

Team & HR Management:

• Lead, develop, and manage high-performing teams across operations, client success, HR, and finance departments.

• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management, ensuring a motivated and effective workforce aligned with company goals.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth within the teams.

Process & Systems Optimization:

• Identify inefficiencies in business operations and implement strategies to streamline workflows and improve productivity.

• Oversee the documentation and optimization of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recurring processes across the business.

• Use tools like ClickUp, Slack, and Loom to ensure all processes are standardized, efficient, and scalable. Proactively troubleshoot and address operational bottlenecks.

Accounting & Finance Oversight:

• Lead the financial management efforts across the company, ensuring sound financial practices, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Oversee the development and implementation of accounting processes and ensure financial health through careful tracking and reporting of revenue, expenses, and profitability.

• Collaborate with finance teams to build systems that support financial scalability and efficient financial operations.

Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects:

• Lead strategic projects, including new product launches, market expansions, and process improvements.

• Implement AI and automation tools to optimize operations and drive efficiency.

• Research and suggest new operational tools, processes, and strategies to improve overall business performance.

Client Success Management:

• Ensure that the client experience is seamlessly managed and that expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

• Develop and implement client success strategies, focusing on retention, upselling, and reducing churn.

• Act as the escalation point for major client issues and ensure that resolutions are timely and satisfactory.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including team members, vendors, and partners, ensuring collaboration and alignment across all initiatives.

• Track KPIs and metrics to measure success, adjusting strategies as needed to meet business objectives.

Communication & Reporting:

• Oversee internal communication across all business units, ensuring the Founder’s strategic vision is clear and consistent.

• Regularly report on the status of operational projects and performance metrics to the Founder, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Technology & Systems Integration:

• Lead the integration and optimization of tools, platforms, and systems that drive business operations, including automation and AI tools such as ChatGPT, Zapier, Airtable, and Notion AI.

• Ensure that all teams are aligned and using the right tools to maximize productivity.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in operations leadership or a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role, ideally within agencies or startup environments.

• Agency experience is a must—proven success in managing operations in a fast-paced agency setting.

• Strong operational expertise with the ability to streamline complex processes, improve efficiency, and drive business growth.

• Extensive experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams, particularly in client success, HR, finance, and operations.

• Proficient in using operational tools (e.g., ClickUp, Slack, Google Workspace) and familiar with AI/automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Airtable, Notion AI).

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic projects while managing the daily operations of multiple businesses.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience reporting directly to founders or C-suite executives.

• A track record of successfully scaling businesses and driving operational improvements.

What Success Looks Like

• Operational efficiency across multiple ventures with minimal delays and maximum productivity.

• Strategic projects are completed on time, with clear and measurable results.

• Systems and workflows are optimized and continuously improved to support scalable business growth.

• The Founder can focus on high-level strategy, knowing that day-to-day operations, client success, HR, and financial management are in capable hands.

• Increased use of automation and AI tools to reduce operational overhead and improve performance.

Opportunity
This is a highly impactful role where you will have the chance to shape and optimize the operations of rapidly growing businesses. You’ll work closely with the Founder, gaining exposure across multiple industries, and driving efficiency at every level of the organization. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead operational change, implement strategic initiatives, and have a direct impact on the company’s success, this is the role for you.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form

• Record a video showcasing your skill sets