Head of Client Operations at Pavago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Relationship Management, Cold Email Strategy, Lead Generation, Copywriting, Deliverability Optimization, Campaign Performance Analysis, Process Documentation, API Integration, Automation, AI Tool Implementation, Account Management, Churn Prevention

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Head of Client Operations (Cold Email, Client Success, Campaign Performance – Remote, U.S. Hours)About the Role We’re hiring a Head of Client Operations to own everything that happens after a client signs — from campaign performance to retention and results. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll manage client relationships, optimize cold email campaigns, and ensure delivery quality at scale. You’ll work directly with the founder, outreach team, and developers to keep campaigns performing and clients satisfied. If you’ve operated in fast-growing startups, understand cold email and lead generation, and can take full accountability for outcomes — this role is for you. ResponsibilitiesClient Relationship Ownership Act as the primary point of contact for 20–30 active clients Lead client check-ins, manage expectations, and handle ongoing requests Proactively identify risks and prevent churn Own client satisfaction, retention, and long-term success Campaign Performance & Optimization Diagnose and fix underperforming cold email campaigns Troubleshoot deliverability issues, list quality, and low-converting copy Review and QA campaigns before launch Continuously optimize campaigns for performance and results Processes, Systems & Documentation Build and refine delivery processes and documentation Create scalable playbooks and workflows Track SLAs, client health metrics, and performance standards Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with developers on technical and infrastructure issues Coordinate with the outreach team on execution and optimization Report directly to the founder on client health, risks, and performance Requirements Experience leading client operations, account management, or delivery in a startup environment Strong background in cold email, lead generation, or outbound campaigns Hands-on expertise in: Cold email strategy Copywriting Deliverability and inbox placement Campaign optimization Ability to personally write and improve campaign copy Technical understanding of APIs, automations, and data workflows Experience using AI tools for day-to-day operations and optimization Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-changing environments Comfortable working remote with U.S. client time zones Nice to Have Experience in high-growth startups or early-stage companies Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously Familiarity with outreach tools and campaign infrastructure Tools & Tech Cold email platforms and outreach tools CRM and campaign management tools AI tools for content, analysis, and optimization Automation tools and API integrations Why Join Own end-to-end client operations and campaign performance Work directly with the founder in a high-impact leadership role Operate in a fast-growing startup environment Opportunity to build and scale systems, processes, and playbooks Fully remote role with high ownership and autonomy What Success Looks Like High client retention and low churn Strong campaign performance and deliverability outcomes Consistent, high-quality client experience and satisfaction Scalable and efficient delivery systems and processes Apply Now If you’re a Head of Client Operations who can own client success, optimize campaigns, and drive results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help scale high-performing client operations in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end client operations, focusing on campaign performance, retention, and the overall client experience. Manage 20-30 active clients while optimizing cold email deliverability and building scalable delivery playbooks.