Full-Time

Chief of Staff

Podium

Podium

1,001-5,000 employees

Unified messaging and payments platform

No salary listed

Lehi, UT, USA

In Person

Onsite HQ in Lehi, Utah; relocation to Utah may be required.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • 3-7+ years of total experience, including experience in either business consulting (Bain, McKinsey, etc.), or as part of an internal strategy and/or operations team
  • Alignment with our operating principles
  • Located or open to relocation to work onsite at our headquarters in Lehi, Utah
  • MBA, Bachelor's or equivalent experience
  • Experience working with CX, RevOps, and Corporate Strategy teams
  • Experience working in the SaaS or Technology industry is a plus, especially vertical and/or SMB SaaS
  • Ability to be a thought partner to the COO/CX/RevOps leaders by structuring and solving complex problems
  • Ability to communicate clearly and directly to drive accountability and action
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience working with significant change and ambiguity
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve difficult problems
  • Systems thinking and the ability to create new structures or processes
  • Pragmatic and logical in thinking and decision-making
  • Trustworthiness to handle confidential information with integrity
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with the COO and leadership to define CX & RevOps priorities, including strategic planning and goal setting based on company-wide objectives
  • Partner closely with the COO and cross-functional leaders to support C&RO organization, driving strategic alignment and execution on top initiatives
  • Support C&RO organization in prioritizing initiatives, managing team operating cadences, and ensuring follow-through on key decisions and action items
  • Provide leverage to COO by representing his decisions/thinking/voice to all levels of C&RO org as well as key cross-functional leaders
  • Translate high-level strategic decisions into actionable plans with associated ownership, prioritization, and timelines, formally and informally. Form an independent point of view on what is required to achieve our vision. Work with the leadership team to understand potential gaps, define plans to address them, and ensure we execute on those plans
  • Shape and manage the objectives and operating cadence of leadership team meetings–facilitating discussions on the right topics and managing follow-up on action items
  • Lead and organize content creation for key documents or meetings related to the C&RO organization (e.g., All Hands, Quarterly/Monthly/Weekly Business Reviews, Scorecards, etc.)
  • At times may be asked to step in and act as a leader in specific areas if there are gaps
  • Identify opportunities in the C&RO organization and lead high-impact strategic projects

Podium helps local businesses communicate with customers and grow their business by providing a multi-channel platform that combines reviews, text messaging, and payment processing into one inbox. How it works: businesses connect their channels (online reviews, texts, payments) to Podium, then use the inbox to respond to customers, manage leads, engage via text conversations, and process transactions. The product is offered on a subscription basis with tiered plans for different sizes of small and medium-sized businesses. Podium differentiates itself by focusing specifically on local SMBs across industries (retail, automotive, healthcare) and offering an integrated solution for reputation management, customer engagement, and payments in one place, instead of relying on separate tools. The company’s goal is to help local businesses compete effectively in a digital-first world by improving communication, streamlining operations, and enhancing online presence.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$418.6M

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Podium's AI customers report 45% higher lead conversion and 30% revenue lift.
  • Bradford White's contractor partnership broadens distribution into HVAC and home services.
  • Aesthetic practices using Avery eliminate fragmented software and reclaim eight hours weekly.

What critics are saying

  • TCPA disputes like Gaines v. LPC Survival expose Podium to expensive opt-out failures.
  • Competing AI inboxes from HubSpot, RingCentral, and Twilio commoditize Podium's core product.
  • If AI conversion claims stall, SMB churn will accelerate and undercut Podium's premium pricing.

What makes Podium unique

  • Podium's Jerry 2.0 ties messaging, scheduling, reviews, and payments into one workflow.
  • Podium's January 2026 Aesthetics OS integrates EMR and patient communications, unlike generic inbox tools.
  • OpenAI's 2026 case study validates Podium's GPT-5.1 agents across 10,000+ businesses.

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Benefits

Open and transparent culture

Remote first work setting for Engineering & Product

Great opportunities for career growth

401(k) with a competitive matching contribution plan

Unlimited vacation (yes, we want you to have a work-life balance)

Great medical, dental, vision benefits

Lots of Swag

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Jan 20th, 2026
Podium launches AI operating system for aesthetic practices, driving 45% lead conversion boost

Podium has launched an AI Operating System for aesthetic practices, integrating electronic medical records, patient communications, marketing automation and lead management into a single platform. The system is powered by Avery, Podium's AI employee, which autonomously responds to leads in under two minutes, books appointments and manages patient journeys. The platform addresses inefficiencies in practices that typically use three or more disconnected systems, wasting approximately eight hours weekly. Avery has complete access to calendars, patient history, services, inventory and communications, enabling it to operate autonomously rather than serving as a passive tool. A recent study showed customers using Podium's AI agents experienced a 45% increase in lead conversion and 30% increase in annual revenue. The system is now available for aesthetic practices in the United States and Canada.

AiThority
Dec 15th, 2025
OpenAI Case Study Validates Podium's AI Impact as Company Launches Jerry 2.0 for Automotive, HVAC, and Medspa

OpenAI case study validates Podium's AI impact as company launches Jerry 2.0 for automotive, HVAC, and medspa. Podium, the leading AI conversion and communications platform for local businesses, announced the launch of Jerry 2.0, a significant leap forward in AI for the industries it serves (which include automotive, home services, and aesthetics). This release coincides with a new OpenAI case study which details how Podium leverages GPT-5.1 to create AI agents that capture demand 24/7, schedule appointments, close jobs, and follow up with customers. The result: 30% revenue lift and 45% higher conversion for Podium's customers. Podium's agents are already influencing billions in revenue across 10,000+ rooftops and the company's AI revenue has grown 300% YOY. Podium's agents are top-performing off-the-shelf, but every business is different - and with Jerry 2.0, owners can fully customize their AI to communicate just like their best employee would.

ACHR News
Apr 9th, 2025
AI Transforms the Daily Grind for HVAC Contractors

During the AHR Expo, companies like Podium, FieldEdge, ServiceTitan, Weidmuller, and Workiz showcased AI-driven tools that are assisting contractors today.

Unifrance
Mar 25th, 2024
"Podium (You Have Three Minutes)" receives a Unifrance Doc Award at CPH:DOX

"Podium (You Have Three Minutes)" receives a Unifrance Doc Award at CPH:DOX.

American Med Spa Association
Oct 27th, 2023
Top 10 Marketing Tips for Medical Spas

To help you achieve success, Podium has compiled a list of 10 recommendations tailored specifically to your industry.