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Join SalesApe, one of the fastest-growing AI companies, recognised as a leader in cutting-edge AI technology and backed by over $20 million from top VCs.
We're at the dawn of a powerful evolution, set to transform society with our tech. Our mission? To tackle inequality by empowering a huge market of non-tech SMBs—93% of all businesses, think construction, automotive, real estate, and more. While the tech industry has compounded its growth with computing power, these businesses have been technically starved.
With AI agents and our natural language interface technology, we’re unlocking huge productivity gains for our clients. It’s deeply rewarding to see firsthand the transformation in small businesses as they embrace their agent—not just as a tool, but as a trusted, hard‑working member of their team. The emotional bond our clients feel toward their agent is undeniable—they often tell us their ‘Ape’ has become part of the family. Our vision is to become the ‘brain’ of a business spinning out agent workers, freeing up time and simplifying operations, to ensure humans spend more time in real‑life interaction.
If you’re ready for intense, high‑energy, meaningful work, come make a real impact with us at SalesApe.
Our Mission and Purpose
“As we started building with large language models and AI‑powered natural language interfaces, I had an aha moment. It hit me just how significant this inflection point is: compute—the raw power of computers—is now accessible to people who don’t use computers.”
“And when I thought about that, I realized the closest invention humanity has seen to this shift was electricity. When electricity arrived, it didn’t just light up homes—it transformed industries, democratized wealth, and empowered everyone, from factory owners to farmers, to grow and thrive. Today, with AI, we have the opportunity to do the same for the real economy.”
“For the last two decades, the tech industry has had an incredible advantage. Computers have been like co‑pilots for us, quietly amplifying our productivity and enabling us to grow faster than ever before. But 95% of businesses—builders, plumbers, and real estate agents—have been technically starved. These businesses make up 50% of GDP, five times larger than the entire tech industry, but they’ve never had access to the tools they need to compete.”
“This is the inequality we’re solving. APE AI is democratizing technology, bringing the power of compute to businesses that have been left behind. And what’s so rewarding is that we’re not just helping faceless corporations—we’re empowering real people. Small business owners who pour their hearts into their work. People whose success directly impacts their families, their communities, and society at large.”
“This isn’t just about technology. It’s about fairness. It’s about giving the power of compute to the people who need it most, so they can grow, thrive, and make a difference. That’s our mission, and it’s something we can all be proud of.”
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Chief Operating Officer to partner with our CEO and own how the company runs as we scale.
SalesApe is at an inflection point. We’ve found product‑market fit, raised from top‑tier investors, and are growing rapidly across North America and Europe. We’re now expanding into the US with a local sales presence, and the operational complexity is increasing accordingly.
We need someone who has done this before—scaled a company through a similar growth phase, built the operational infrastructure to support it, and made the hard calls along the way. You’ll inherit a small but capable team across finance, talent, and ops, and be responsible for professionalising how we operate while empowering what makes us fast.
This is a true leadership role. You’ll work directly with the CEO and board, represent the company to investors and stakeholders, and have full ownership of the operational domains that underpin our growth: finance, talent, legal, IT, and RevOps.
What You’ll Own
* Operational scalability - ensuring the company’s infrastructure keeps pace with growth, particularly as we expand into the US
* Finance and capital - partnering with our Finance Lead (on a path to CFO) to drive SaaS‑oriented financial discipline and investor‑ready reporting
* Talent and culture - building the team and systems to attract, retain, and develop great people
* Board and investor relationships - serving as a key voice to stakeholders alongside the CEO
* Cross‑functional alignment - bridging product, sales, marketing, and operations to ensure the company moves as one
Who You Are
You’ve operated at a senior level—COO, VP Ops, or equivalent—at a high‑growth company and have the scars to prove it. You’ve scaled through at least one major growth inflection (Series A to B, or B to C) and understand what breaks along the way.
You’re fluent in SaaS economics. LTV/CAC, cohort analysis, NDR—these are the lenses through which you see a business, and you can coach others on how to use them.
You’re a builder, not a maintainer. You’re energised by ambiguity and creating structure where none exists, not by optimising steady‑state processes.
You communicate with precision. Whether it’s the board, investors, or the team, you distil complexity into clarity.
You’ve ideally supported a US expansion before, or at minimum have operated across multiple geographies.
Why This Role?
This is a seat at the table. You’ll shape how SalesApe scales, work alongside a mission‑driven founding team, and have the autonomy to build something that lasts. If you’ve been looking for a COO role where you’re not inheriting a bureaucracy but building the foundation for one, this is it.
Seniority Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* General Business
* Technology, Information and Internet
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Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom. Posted: 1 month ago.
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