Overview:

We are an expanding food and consumer goods startup focused on scaling digital commerce through automation, AI-powered operations, and modern systems. The company is continuously developing and improving its e-commerce, marketing, content creation, and internal processes by leveraging AI tools, automation platforms, and data-driven decision-making. 

We are looking for a highly technical and creatively driven AI Automation & Growth Systems Manager to support growth across AI automation, e-commerce operations, marketing systems, and digital content initiatives.

This role blends AI workflow development, Shopify management, automation engineering, AI-assisted content creation, and marketing operations. The ideal candidate is an AI-first operator who can design systems, streamline and automate repetitive processes, test emerging tools, and help the startup scale efficiently while minimizing operational complexity.

Schedule: Full-Time (40+ hours per week) | Flexible, but there will be meetings aligned with business needs based on GMT

Responsibilities:

AI Automation & Workflow Development

• Build, maintain, and optimize AI-driven automation workflows using tools such as n8n, Make, Zapier, and similar platforms

• Connect applications using APIs, webhooks, and integrations to streamline business operations

• Develop multi-step workflows that improve marketing, reporting, e-commerce, and administrative processes

• Explore AI agent frameworks and recommend new automation opportunities

• Troubleshoot workflows and continuously improve operational efficiency

Shopify & E-Commerce Operations

• Manage, optimize, and improve Shopify stores and e-commerce workflows

• Support Shopify website builds, updates, and customizations using AI development tools such as Claude Code

• Make basic Liquid template adjustments for Shopify customization when required

• Manage product data, CSV uploads, product feeds, and e-commerce operational tasks

• Support improvements across customer experience, conversion, and backend operations

AI Content Creation & Digital Marketing

• Create UGC-style marketing assets using AI-powered creative tools

• Generate and edit short-form content for social media using platforms such as AI image generation tools (Midjourney, DALL·E, Google Imagen), AI video generation tools (Sora, Runway, Kling, Veo), and AI voice tools (ElevenLabs)

• Editing platforms such as CapCut and Descript

• Support content production for social media, advertising, email campaigns, and brand growth

• Maintain consistency across creative assets and marketing channels

Marketing Analytics & CRM Management

• Pull, analyze, and report marketing performance metrics across Shopify Analytics, Klaviyo campaigns, Paid advertising platforms, customer acquisition channels

• Identify insights and recommend improvements based on data

• Maintain CRM systems including HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, or similar platforms

• Ensure accurate tracking of customer interactions, campaigns, and business development activities

Operations & Founder Support

• Assist with email management and day-to-day administrative workflows

• Organize internal documentation, processes, and operational systems

• Research and recommend new tools to improve productivity and scalability

• Support project management using platforms such as Trello, Notion, Airtable, or similar tools

• Collaborate directly with leadership on technical projects, marketing initiatives, and system improvements

Requirements:

• Proven experience building automation workflows using n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar platforms

• Strong understanding of APIs, webhooks, authentication keys, and software integrations

• Advanced AI literacy with experience using tools such as ChatGPT / OpenAI, Claude & Claude Code, Gemini, and AI development and productivity platforms

• Strong prompt engineering skills with ability to refine AI outputs effectively

• Experience managing Shopify stores and e-commerce operations

• Basic understanding of Shopify Liquid customization

• Experience creating websites or applications using AI-assisted development (“vibe coding”)

• Familiarity with AI content creation tools for images, video, and voice generation

• Ability to analyze marketing data and translate insights into actions

• Strong spreadsheet, CSV management, and data organization skills

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving startup environment

Highly Regarded Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Supabase including databases, authentication, or backend services

• Understanding of vector databases and RAG systems (Supabase pgvector, Pinecone, or similar)

• Experience managing Klaviyo email marketing campaigns

• Paid advertising knowledge (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads)

• SEO experience using tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Surfer SEO

• Familiarity with social scheduling tools such as Buffer, Later, or Metricool

• Experience building AI agents or autonomous workflow systems

• Previous experience supporting e-commerce startups or consumer product brands

Scope:

• Serve as the main technical and marketing operations resource during the company’s growth phase

• Build scalable AI workflows to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency

• Support Shopify, digital marketing, automation, and backend operational systems

• Help develop websites, applications, and AI-powered business processes

• Manage Klaviyo email marketing integrated with Shopify

• Collaborate directly with the founder on technology implementation and business scaling initiatives

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and productivity

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• AI-native problem solver who enjoys experimenting with new tools

• Comfortable building solutions without waiting for step-by-step instructions

• Strong mix of technical curiosity and marketing creativity

• Able to turn ideas into workflows, automations, websites, and content

• Thrives in startup environments where priorities move quickly

• Passionate about using AI to multiply productivity

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.