Posted Jul 12, 2026

Remote Startup COO / Operator (Run the Company Day-to-Day | Content + Sales Growth) - Contract to Hire

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We are a fast-growing startup hiring a COO / Operator to become the right-hand brain of the CEO. This role is responsible for running day-to-day operations, managing team execution, and ensuring the company is scaling with structure. This is not a VA role. This is not a task-based role. This is a leadership and performance role. You will oversee two departments: 1. Content / Marketing Team 2. Sales Team (DM-based closings) Your mission is to keep operations running smooth, make sure the team executes daily, and ensure KPIs and North Star metrics are consistently trending upward. Core Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations across content and sales • Hold the Content Manager accountable to output, quality, and posting consistency • Hold the Sales Manager accountable to closes, follow-ups, and sales performance • Ensure marketing and social media output is translating into inbound inquiries • Track KPIs daily and weekly across both departments • Identify bottlenecks quickly and solve them • Improve workflows, systems, and internal communication • Create structure, SOPs, and accountability inside a fast-moving startup • Provide clear updates and reporting directly to the CEO What We Are Looking For: • Strong operations leadership experience • Strong team management and accountability skills • KPI-driven mindset (numbers matter) • Ability to manage both creative teams and sales teams • Fast execution and comfort in startup environments • Strong communication and ownership mentality The Goal: The goal of this role is to scale the company and free up the CEO’s time so leadership can focus on content creation, brand growth, and expansion — while you run operations and make sure the teams are producing results. To Apply: Please include: 1. Teams you have managed and the results you produced 2. Your experience in operations and performance management 3. Your availability and time zone Apply Now Apply Now