Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff (Remote, Türkiye) — CEO & President SupportLocation: Remote (İstanbul-based)Function: Strategy & OperationsReports to: CEO & PresidentWhy this roleWe’re a fast-moving AI startup and need a strong operator who converts leadership priorities into shipped outcomes—owning sales follow-ups, crafting crisp decks, standing up processes, and modeling the business so decisions are obvious.What you’ll doRevenue & GTMDrive founder-led sales: prospecting, coordinated outreach, disciplined follow-ups, and pipeline hygiene (CRM updates, next-step ownership, close plans).Prepare client materials: one-pagers, tailored proposals, and case-study snippets; join select client calls and run action items to closure.Ops & Special ProjectsStand up repeatable processes across onboarding, customer success, and vendor management; write SOPs and measure compliance.Own the cash-conversion rhythm: keep accounts receivable tight by orchestrating client invoicing, approvals, and payment timelines—proactive, executive-level follow-through that turns signed deals into money-in-the-bank.Manage cross-functional projects end-to-end (scope → timeline → owners → risks); run weekly check-ins and unblock teams.Investor & Exec MaterialsBuild executive-quality slide decks (board/investor updates, product and GTM narratives).Create and maintain financial models (revenue scenarios, unit economics, hiring plans, burn runway, sensitivities).Execution & CommunicationTranslate CEO/President priorities into clear workstreams with deadlines; maintain the leadership operating cadence (weekly business review, OKRs).Write externally: client emails, partner briefs; and internally: decision memos, light PRDs/specs when needed.Must-havesFluent English (C1/C2) with polished written and verbal client-facing communication.4–8 years in high-bar environments: startup ops/biz-ops, product ops, or ex-investment banking/consulting (strong plus).American university degree preferred (or equivalent rigor).Power user of Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, scenarios/sensitivities), PowerPoint/Google Slides, and Docs.Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and hit deadlines without heavy oversight.Nice to haveCRM (HubSpot/Salesforce), analytics literacy, exposure to AI/LLM tools, and experience with SaaS or enterprise sales cycles.Comfortable collaborating across time zones (some overlap with US hours).Turkish language proficiency for vendor/government interactions.Compensation & setupCompetitive net monthly compensation aligned with a strong CoS in Türkiye.Full Turkish employment (SSK) with standard benefits; hardware and core tools provided.How to applySend your CV/LinkedIn and one writing sample: a slide deck you authored (any length, redactions OK) to ilker@loopsmartai.com with subject “Chief of Staff — Remote (Türkiye)”. Include 3–5 bullet points on the most complex project you owned and the measurable outcome.