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WLDM - White Light Digital Marketing – Byron Bay NSW WLDM – Byron Bay / Mullumbimby (Hybrid) $120,000–$150,000 + Profit Share WLDM is a high‑growth AI and SEO agency with a rapidly expanding AI research and development arm. Operating at the frontier of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), WLDM partners with some of the most influential brands globally. The CEO is a sought‑out speaker on the intersection of AI and search, and the business is entering its most exciting stage of growth to date. With a globally distributed team of 100+ people and a strong pipeline of enterprise clients, WLDM is now seeking a strategic, disciplined, execution‑focused COO to partner closely with the CEO and lead the business into its next chapter. Opportunity The COO will take full ownership of operations, finance, people leadership, delivery, and execution , enabling the CEO to step fully into vision, partnerships, and industry leadership. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, founder‑led, high‑growth environment , and who can bring structure, clarity, accountability, and scale‑ready systems to a dynamic and evolving company. You must be located in the Byron Bay / Northern Rivers area and available for multiple weekly meetings to be eligible for this role. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Translate the CEO’s vision into clear operational plans and deliverables. Oversee day‑to‑day business operations, ensuring seamless execution across all departments. Strengthen client delivery, quality control, and operational performance across the agency. Finance & Commercial Oversight Lead financial operations including forecasting, budgeting, cashflow oversight, and reporting. Oversee bookkeeping, finance staff, and compliance. Build commercial discipline around margins, resourcing, and profitability. People, Culture & Leadership Lead, coach, and support a globally distributed team in partnership with HR. Build a culture of accountability, clarity, communication, and high performance. Establish rhythms for reporting, metrics, KPIs, and cross‑team alignment. Systems, Automation & Process Improvement Improve and scale internal systems (using tools such as ClickUp & Airtable). Drive automation, efficiency gains, and scalable processes. Oversee technology and data science workflows (advantageous if familiar with Python or technical environments). Growth Enablement & Cross‑Functional Oversight Oversee sales processes, onboarding, and cross‑functional funnels. Support marketing, partnerships, and business development initiatives. Ensure operational readiness for rapid growth and global expansion. About You Essential Experience 2+ years running operations for a 7–8 figure business (agency experience ideal). Strong financial literacy and hands‑on experience with Xero. Proven success leading distributed teams in a high‑growth environment. Experience working in partnership with a visionary founder/CEO. Strong people leadership, project management, and delivery discipline. Process‑driven mindset with an eye for automation and scale. Comfortable in fast‑moving, dynamic environments. Technical Tools ClickUp Airtable Xero Advantage: Python / data science familiarity Soft Skills Calm under pressure Clear, grounded communicator Highly accountable Collaborative and people‑centred Strong founder empathy Able to manage competing priorities Growth mindset, pragmatic problem solver Work Conditions Full‑time role, part‑time available to the right candidate Must be based in or willing to relocate to Byron Bay / Mullumbimby region In‑person availability for regular meetings multiple times per week Salary $120,000–$150,000 + Profit Share , depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr