Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as indicated by the phrase 'Our client is seeking' and the lack of direct company branding in the description.

  • Job overview

    The Chief Operating Officer (COO) role involves overseeing and optimizing operations across multiple ventures including a CRO agency and an ad agency, focusing on driving operational efficiency and strategic growth.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The COO will lead executive operations, manage teams in operations, client success, HR, and finance, optimize processes and systems, oversee financial management, lead strategic projects including AI and automation integration, manage client success, and ensure cross-functional collaboration and communication.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 4+ years in operations leadership or COO roles, agency experience, strong operational and strategic project management skills, proficiency with tools like ClickUp, Slack, and AI platforms, and excellent communication and leadership abilities.

  • Career development

    The role offers exposure to multiple industries, close work with the Founder, and opportunities to lead operational change and strategic initiatives, providing significant professional growth potential.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth within a fully remote work environment operating on PST hours.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is fully remote with work hours from 9 AM to 5 PM PST.

  • Unique job features

    The job features leadership over multiple fast-moving ventures, integration of AI and automation tools, and a strategic role that directly impacts business scalability and operational efficiency.

Company overview

Scale Army Careers is a marketing services company headquartered in New York, NY, with a team size of 11-50 employees and an additional presence in Miami, Florida. The company operates under the broader Scale Army brand and is associated with Project Growth, which focuses on recruiting top marketing, sales, and technical talent. Scale Army Careers generates revenue by providing specialized hiring and recruitment solutions for fast-growing startups and businesses, particularly in the marketing and technology sectors. The company is privately held and positions itself as a resource for both employers seeking talent and candidates pursuing roles in dynamic industries. Notably, Scale Army Careers has facilitated placements such as digital designers for startups in health and wellness, reflecting its reach in diverse, high-growth markets.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your extensive operations leadership experience, particularly your ability to manage and optimize fast-paced agency environments and multiple business ventures simultaneously.

  • Emphasize your expertise in strategic project execution, process optimization, team leadership across client success, HR, finance, and operations, and your proficiency with tools like ClickUp, Slack, Zapier, Airtable, and AI automation platforms.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Scale Army Careers' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.

  • Connect with current employees or leaders within Scale Army Careers, especially those in operations or executive roles, on LinkedIn; break the ice by referencing the company's focus on AI-driven operational efficiency or asking about recent strategic initiatives they've led.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'operations leadership,' 'process optimization,' 'strategic initiatives,' 'client success management,' and names of relevant tools like 'ClickUp,' 'Zapier,' and 'Notion AI' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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