Chief of Staff

1 month ago


San Francisco, California, United States Portex, Inc. Full time
About Portex, Inc.

Portex, Inc. is a pioneering company in the logistics industry, building a procurement and payment operating system to revolutionize the $4 trillion logistics market.

We're driven by a vision to simplify freight procurement, payment, and financing for businesses worldwide, ensuring pricing efficiency and transparency in global trade.

Our founding team boasts expertise from renowned companies like Flexport, Uber, Motive, Plaid, and Autodesk.

We've secured an $8M+ seed round of funding from esteemed VC firms, including Susa Ventures, Footwork, Cowboy Ventures, and Base10, alongside a group of angel investors from leading startups.

The Role

We're seeking a Chief of Staff to collaborate closely with our CEO, driving Portex's growth and development from the ground up.

This individual must possess prior B2B SaaS experience at an early-stage startup (Seed or Series A) and be comfortable operating at a high strategic level, balancing multiple projects across various workstreams.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist, capable of handling diverse tasks, from operational management to strategic planning, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving operations, including finance, legal, HR, IT, and administration
  • Overseeing sales operations, customer success, and go-to-market strategies
  • Building and analyzing business models, revenue forecasts, and market opportunities
  • Managing day-to-day operations, tracking business performance, and assessing growth metrics
  • Developing and implementing processes to scale business functions
  • Supporting the CEO with sales materials, investor updates, fundraising, and go-to-market efforts
  • Identifying and operationalizing revenue-generating opportunities
  • Managing vendor relationships, employee onboarding, compliance, expense management, and IT
  • Driving special projects and contributing to the company's growth and development
Requirements

We're looking for an individual with:

  • 3+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, and/or financial services
  • 1-3 years of experience in an operating role at an early-stage B2B SaaS startup (Seed or Series A)
  • Ability to operate at a high strategic level, balancing multiple projects and priorities
  • Capacity to handle diverse tasks, from operational management to strategic planning
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to build a disciplined operating rhythm and adapt to changing circumstances
What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary and equity package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Choice of laptop and home office equipment

We're committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. We're building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we believe that more inclusion makes our work and work environment better.


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