Operations & Automation Specialist

Job Title: Operations & Automation Specialist

Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)

Salary Range: up to 2000 USD

Work Schedule: Flexible, with 2-4 hours overlap with EST

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a leading lighting management company, serving over 2,000 clients across the U.S. From retail chains to major universities, the company delivers energy-efficient lighting upgrades and ongoing maintenance. With deep roots in electrical contracting and collaborative team culture, theyre now building out their back-office operations with international talent.

Position Overview:

Sagan represents a founder-operator supporting a portfolio of fast-moving companies across SaaS, digital media, health tech, and startup services. The environment is entrepreneurial and lean, with no shortage of variety. Youll work directly with the founder to bring structure, speed, and automation across multiple business lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain workflows using n8n (preferred), with some exposure to tools like Zapier or Make

Execute outbound email and LinkedIn campaigns in HubSpot, based on provided strategy and copy

Create light dashboards and performance trackers using Google Sheets and automated inputs

Identify and implement opportunities for process automation across multiple business units

Set up and manage internal tools, systems, and vendor accounts

Handle ad hoc projects or ops tasks with minimal guidance

Qualifications:

2 to 4 years of experience in operations, automation, or sales enablement

Familiarity with n8n or a similar automation platform (Zapier, Make, etc.)

Experience working in CRMs like HubSpot and productivity tools like Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion

Strong written communication and ability to self-direct

Resourceful, organized, and good at managing shifting priorities

Nice-to-Haves:

Background supporting founders or early-stage companies

Familiarity with Canva and GPT tools for quick content or creative tasks

Previous experience in digital media, SaaS, or consulting environments

Resume Submission Guidelines:

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Important: For timely processing, both your resume and introductory video must be submitted in English.