Business Operations

Stealth Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An emerging startup in San Francisco seeks a hands-on Operations Lead to drive operational strategies and execution. You will be instrumental in building the team and systems from the ground up while working directly with the founder. Ideal candidates have up to 4 years of relevant experience in startups or sales and demonstrate a competitive spirit and ownership mentality. This in-person role is pivotal to scaling the business rapidly.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in startups, operations, sales, or growth.
• Experience in executing and managing teams.
• Willingness to work in-person in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in refining the pitch and understanding market responses.
• Recruit and manage a small team of interns.
• Track daily performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Systematize processes to support scalable operations.
• Collaborate directly with the founder on strategy.

Skills

Persuasion

Ownership

Competitive spirit

Team leadership

Job description

Job Category: Operations, Startup Operations, Business Development, Sales

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Description

You're joining at the moment that matters most!

We're an early-stage startup with real traction. You'll be one of the hires of the business team, which means you're not inheriting a system - you'll help build it.

This is hands-on, execution-first work. You'll be in the field talking to customers, building a team, measuring what converts, and shipping improvements weekly. The founder is hands-on and will help you build this - strategy, hiring, systems, all of it. Direct feedback from the market.

What You'll Do

• Lead on the ground - you're in the field with the team refining the pitch and understanding what resonates.
• Build the team - recruit and lead a small group of interns doing execution; teach them the playbook
• Own the numbers - track daily performance, spot patterns, kill what doesn't work, double down on what does
• Build the playbook - systematize processes so they scale without you
• Work directly with the founder on strategy and direction

Who We're Looking For

• You get things done and take ownership. You're comfortable talking to anyone and can persuade them. You're competitive, scrappy, and want to win.
• You have 1–4 years of real experience in startups, operations, sales, or growth. You've shipped something. You've missed targets and learned from it. You know what execution actually means.
• You're based in SF or ready to relocate. This role is in-person.

What Success Looks Like

• You've built systems and are executing with velocity.
• You've scaled operations so the business can grow fast.