Our Free Water Store · 4 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expOur Free Water Store is a fast-growing portfolio company backed by Hillhouse Capital, a leading global investment firm. They are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee day-to-day operations, drive execution excellence, and build the operational infrastructure required for a high-performance organization.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Lead and optimize all core operational functions, including business operations, process management, internal controls, and cross-functional execution
Partner with the CEO to translate company strategy into clear operational roadmaps, KPIs, and execution plans
Build scalable operating systems, workflows, and governance frameworks to support rapid growth
Drive organizational effectiveness, including goal-setting, performance management, and leadership alignment
Oversee budget execution, resource allocation, and operational efficiency initiatives
Establish strong risk management, compliance, and internal control practices (in collaboration with Finance and Legal)
Act as a key liaison between management, the Board, and Hillhouse Capital as needed
Support M&A integration, new business launches, and international expansion initiatives when applicable
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in operations, general management, or senior leadership roles
Strong understanding of operational scaling, process design, and execution management
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a remote or global environment
Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and executive presence
Preferred
Prior experience as a COO, Head of Operations, or equivalent senior role in a high-growth, PE-backed, or platform-based company
Experience working with boards and institutional investors is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package, including long-term incentives
Flexible remote work arrangement within the United States
Company
Our Free Water Store
The approximately 900 square-foot store offers glass, BPA free and soon to be stainless steel, all refillable and reusable containers for the World’s Healthiest Water as well as have space for educational classes.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase