Remote Sales-Driven COO for a Growing Marketing Agency

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC, a remote agency building websites and managing paid and organic programs for US clients, seeks a Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Agency to run the company day to day. Sales, recruiting, delivery and marketing report to this seat, with accountability for the overall profit number.

The founder sets direction; you will lead four department leads, shape weekly rhythms, manage client contracts, and build strong operators into actual leaders who can execute at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales organizations at VP/CRO level, ideally in an agency or SaaS environment.
• Proven ability to coach managers, run pipeline reviews, and close deals.
• Track record of managing multiple functions and driving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee four department leads, manage weekly cadence, and set priorities.
• Drive profit by managing margins on delivery, hiring costs, and opportunity selection.
• Lead commercial conversations, client contracts, and vendor terms.
• Develop leaders by coaching and creating formal growth paths.

Skills

Sales leadership

Agency experience

Profit management

Contract negotiation

Clear communication

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC, a remote agency building websites and managing paid and organic programs for US clients, seeks a Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Agency to run the company day to day. Sales, recruiting, delivery and marketing report to this seat, with accountability for the overall profit number.

The founder sets direction; you will lead four department leads, shape weekly rhythms, manage client contracts, and build strong operators into actual leaders who can execute at scale.