Lead Blacksmith Agency remotely from USA or Canada, combining sales leadership with day-to-day operating accountability. Own profit, delivery, recruiting, and marketing.
As Chief Operating Officer, you will run the company day to day while the founder owns its direction. Sales is the central department, alongside recruiting, delivery, and marketing. This role suits an operator who progressed from carrying a quota to leading salespeople and a sales organization. Agency experience is preferred, with SaaS or professional services experience also considered. You will be accountable for profit, commercial decisions, and leadership development across functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead four department heads and manage their performance
- Set weekly rhythms and quarterly priorities
- Measure profit through margin, hiring costs, and client selection
- Handle client contracts, vendor terms, and negotiations
- Develop department operators into stronger leaders
Requirements:
- Sales leadership experience as VP Sales, CRO, or general manager
- Ability to coach representatives, review pipelines, and close deals
- Agency, SaaS, or professional services experience
- Experience leading multiple functions and performance-managing leaders
- Personally carried a profit number and negotiated contracts
Bring sales leadership, operating judgment, and profit accountability to Blacksmith Agency's remote executive team across USA or Canada.
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