Outbound Performance & Client Success Lead
Apply Nowπ About the Role
Weβre hiring an execution-focused Outbound Performance & Client Success Lead to take full ownership of client performance, retention, and outbound campaign success inside a fast-growing cold email agency.
This is not a passive account management role.
You are directly responsible for:
- campaign performance,
- deliverability health,
- client retention,
- optimization,
- and long-term account growth.
You will manage 20β30 active client accounts while ensuring cold email campaigns are:
- technically sound,
- landing in inboxes,
- generating qualified meetings,
- and continuously improving.
If a campaign underperforms, you diagnose the issue and fix it.
If a client is at risk, you step in early and take ownership.
This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands outbound systems, deliverability, messaging, and client communication β while thriving in fast-moving startup environments.
π₯ What Youβll Own
Client Ownership & Retention
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Serve as the primary point of contact for 20β30 active clients
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Lead performance-focused client calls and account reviews
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Build strong client relationships centered around measurable outcomes
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Monitor account health and proactively identify churn risks
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Maintain high client retention and account satisfaction
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Clearly explain:
- campaign performance,
- deliverability,
- pipeline impact,
- and optimization strategies
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Set realistic expectations and align conversations around results
Cold Email Performance & Optimization
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Ensure campaigns are properly configured before launch, including:
- domains,
- inbox setup,
- deliverability,
- targeting,
- and sequencing
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Monitor:
- inbox placement,
- reply rates,
- sender reputation,
- and deliverability health
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Diagnose underperforming campaigns and identify root causes
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Improve:
- targeting,
- personalization,
- messaging,
- and conversion performance
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Optimize cold email copy when reply or booking rates decline
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Run structured tests to improve:
- replies,
- booked meetings,
- and pipeline generation
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Focus on real business outcomes β not vanity metrics
Systems, Documentation & Operational Scaling
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Help improve delivery systems and operational workflows as the company scales
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Maintain organized tracking for:
- client health,
- SLAs,
- campaign performance,
- and retention
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Build practical internal documentation and playbooks
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Use AI tools and automation to improve:
- reporting,
- workflow efficiency,
- and operational consistency
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Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving startup systems
Founder Collaboration & Strategic Oversight
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Work directly with the founder and outreach team
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Provide clear updates on:
- client health,
- campaign performance,
- risks,
- and retention trends
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Share optimization insights and operational recommendations
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Proactively solve delivery or performance issues before escalation
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Support long-term client growth and operational scalability
β Required Experience & Skills
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Experience managing accounts inside:
- cold email agencies,
- outbound lead generation agencies,
- or outbound-focused startups
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Strong understanding of:
- deliverability,
- inbox placement,
- sender reputation,
- and outbound infrastructure
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Hands-on experience improving underperforming outbound campaigns
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Ability to write and optimize cold email copy
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Experience using:
- outbound tools,
- automation platforms,
- CRMs,
- and reporting dashboards
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Practical use of AI tools to improve outbound operations and workflows
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
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Clear and professional English communication skills
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Availability during U.S. time zone overlap
β Preferred Qualifications
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Experience managing 20+ client accounts simultaneously
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Startup or high-growth agency experience
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Experience creating:
- playbooks,
- SOPs,
- or operational systems
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Familiarity with deliverability monitoring tools
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Experience supporting revenue-focused outbound programs
π§ What Makes You a Great Fit
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You take ownership instead of waiting for direction
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You stay calm and solution-focused under pressure
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You understand both:
- the technical side of cold email,
- and the messaging side
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You communicate confidently with founders and executives
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You care about measurable business outcomes
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You thrive in fast-paced startup environments with evolving systems
π What a Typical Day Looks Like
Your day may include:
- Reviewing campaign metrics and inbox health
- Identifying accounts needing optimization
- Improving messaging, targeting, or deliverability setup
- Leading client strategy and performance calls
- Updating internal tracking dashboards
- Collaborating with outreach and technical teams
- Improving workflows and documentation
- Addressing churn risks proactively
In short:
You own campaign performance, client retention, and outbound delivery quality while helping build the systems that allow the business to scale confidently.
π Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
- Client retention and churn reduction
- Deliverability health and inbox placement
- Qualified meetings booked
- Pipeline contribution and campaign performance improvement
- SLA consistency and operational reliability
- Client satisfaction and account growth
π Why This Role Stands Out
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High ownership and direct impact on client outcomes
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Opportunity to shape systems and delivery processes in a scaling startup
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Work closely with founders and leadership
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Blend of:
- client success,
- outbound strategy,
- deliverability,
- and performance optimization
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Remote flexibility with long-term growth potential
π§ͺ Interview Process
- Initial Screening
- Founder Interview
- Final Discussion
- Offer & Onboarding
π Apply Now
If you:
- understand outbound deeply,
- enjoy solving performance problems,
- thrive in startup environments,
- and want real ownership over client success,
weβd love to hear from you.