Fractional COO – Operations (Travel / Marketplace) jobs in United States
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Boat Trips Club · 1 day ago

Fractional COO – Operations (Travel / Marketplace)

Boat Trips Club is a curated travel platform offering premium boat experiences in select international destinations. They are seeking a Fractional COO to execute and enforce their existing operational model, ensuring the business runs efficiently without founder involvement.

Leisure Travel & Tourism
Hiring Manager
Laurens Mannaert
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Responsibilities

Take ownership of day-to-day operations during the project
Implement and enforce a single internal operating truth across sales, ops, and finance
Kill custom products, edge cases, and exceptions
Configure and run booking, supplier, and payout flows in Zoho
Reduce WhatsApp and ad-hoc communication to near zero
Train teams and hold them accountable to fixed rules
Stay involved until the system is stable and boring

Qualification

Operational systems implementationExperience in travel industrySupplier managementTeam trainingAccountabilityStructured approachExecution-focused mindsetCalm under pressure

Required

Former COO, Head of Operations, GM, or senior operator
Has personally implemented operational systems, not just designed them
Experience in travel, hospitality, curated platforms, marketplaces with supplier control, or multi-location service businesses
Comfortable enforcing rules, saying no, and making unpopular decisions
Calm, structured, execution-first

Preferred

Founder or ex-founder experience is a strong plus

Company

Boat Trips Club

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Boat Trip Club offers exclusive boat tours in some of the world’s most stunning destinations ⛵️ Punta Cana ⛵️ Cancun ⛵️ Los Cabos ⛵️ Dubai ⛵️ Costa Rica ⛵️ Jamaica We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences, whether you’re looking for a private yacht adventure, a fun party cruise, or a peaceful escape along beautiful coastlines.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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