Department: Office of the CEO
Location: Remote - United States
Description
Company Description
Realign Is The Parent Company Of JobTest.org, Which Exists To Transform Careers And Unlock Human Potential On a Massive Scale. With Over 1 Million Customers Served And a Team Of 40 Expert Career Coaches, JobTest Is Redefining What's Possible In Career Development And Provides Two Primary Services
- Career Testing – Delivering one of the industry's highest-rated career tests, powered by cutting-edge technology and expert insights.
- Career Coaching – Delivering one-on-one guidance that fuels career breakthroughs, helps navigate pivotal transitions, and transforms aspirations into achievements.
Having achieved product-market fit with two revenue streams, JobTest is poised to scale into the world's premier career coaching platform, empowering individuals to find direction, achieve their goals, and thrive in a rapidly changing job market.
As workforce demands shift—150 million people in advanced economies will need to switch occupations by 2030 (McKinsey)—JobTest envisions a world where everyone can access a personal career agent. These professionals do more than guide; they act as strategic partners who help people maximize their careers, whether by finding purpose, navigating job transitions, securing higher compensation, or achieving personal and professional milestones.
Founded in 2023, JobTest is a part of the Mechanism Ventures ecosystem, an early-stage venture firm with a proven track record of building profitable startups from scratch and driving over $100M in revenue. In addition to investment and strategic guidance, Mechanism provides extensive operational support in critical areas, including Growth Marketing, Product, Operations, People, Finance, and Legal, with in-house experts at the top of their fields.
Position Description
As the CEO of JobTest, you will lead a movement to transform the career coaching industry, scaling a profitable base into a global enterprise and driving toward a $1B+ exit. This role demands a hands-on leader with a relentless focus on growth, operational excellence, and building a culture of top performance.
With JobTest's foundation and proven team of expert career coaches, you will drive the next chapter of growth, scaling the company into the world's premier career coaching platform. You will own the P&L, shape the strategic vision, and lead initiatives that expand access to transformative career guidance for millions. You will also have access to Mechanism's in-house team of experts who are at the top of their fields and are here to provide world-class strategic guidance and execution.
If you are ready to champion a new standard in career development and empower individuals to flourish in the modern workforce, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Scale JobTest's profitable foundation into a global enterprise.
- Own and be accountable for the business's P&L and strategic vision.
- Inspire, lead, and grow a high-performance team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution.
- Drive growth marketing initiatives, including paid media, SEO, affiliate partnerships, and retention strategies.
- Oversee product development and innovation to meet evolving customer needs.
- Define and execute the company's strategic vision in collaboration with the board of directors.
What To Expect
This role will evolve significantly as the business scales. Initially, you will be deeply involved in day-to-day operations, taking a hands-on approach to executing across all areas of the business. As the company grows, you will focus on building a high-performing team to support that scale and shift your focus toward managing and optimizing the business for sustained success. Adaptability and flexibility will be critical to thriving in this role.
However, We'd Like To Share a General Idea Of The Direct Impact You Could Make Within The First Three Months On The Team
First 30 Days
- Complete the Mechanism Growth Bootcamp and Foundational Training.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of JobTest's operations, history, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Build strong trust, confidence, and rapport with your team and the Mechanism team.
First 60 Days
- Assume full operational and P&L responsibility for the business.
- Drive quick wins as you identify and lead strategic initiatives to drive growth, operational excellence, and performance.
First 90 Days
- Work with the board to ensure the business has the right strategy, team, and resources to maximize long-term enterprise value.
- Scale the business to drive long-term enterprise value.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
Who You Are
- Entrepreneurial and resourceful, capable of taking a hands-on approach while scaling resources effectively.
- An expert in growth marketing, adept at driving customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
- A natural leader who fosters high-performance cultures and simplifies complexity for rapid execution.
- Customer-obsessed, with a passion for delivering transformative solutions that improve lives.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and embracing a test-and-learn mindset to adapt to evolving markets.
- Bonus: Experience in career or executive coaching.
What You'll Bring
- A track record of scaling businesses and leading high-performing teams.
- Deep expertise in growth marketing, including paid media, SEO, affiliate programs, and retention strategies.
- A commercial mindset with experience working at businesses that achieved early-stage profitability.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to extract actionable insights from data.
- Exceptional communication skills to align diverse stakeholders and inspire teams.
Logistics
Location and Time Commitment
We are fully remote. You can work wherever you're most productive. This role is full-time and must overlap with US ET for most of the workday. This challenging opportunity demands a level of dedication beyond the standard 9 to 5.
CompensationOur compensation packages are designed to make this your dream job for both the short and long term. Each compensation package includes a base salary and a significant equity stake.
For candidates located in New York, Washington, Colorado, California, and Illinois, the base salary range is $170,000 - $220,000 USD. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
