Business & Operations Assistant

Hire5

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Content Development, Distribution Channel, Herbalism, Logistics, Marketing, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Retail, Shipping/Receiving, Startup, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Storytelling, Technical/Engineering Design, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Work From Home
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Operations Assistant at The Cycle - US-based first cycle-based functional beverage designed to support menstrual wellness


The Cycle is the first cycle-based functional beverage designed to support menstrual wellness. We help ease PMS, fatigue, bloating, and hormonal fluctuations with clean, plant-based formulations crafted to support the body through every phase of the menstrual cycle. Our ingredients are rooted in herbal medicine, our flavors are habit-forming, and our voice is unapologetically real.
We’re not just launching a drink—we’re launching a cultural shift. Think Olipop meets Flo, but made for the days you feel like canceling life.
Led by 3x founder Anastasia Sartan (ex-Director of Product at Snap), The Cycle is entering its first launch phase. We’re prepping 5,000 cans per SKU for drop this August and seeding traction across DTC, micro-retail, and café partners. If you’re obsessed with launch moments, culture-first storytelling, and building something women brag about drinking—you’re in the right place.

What You’ll Do:

 Support Operations & Fulfillment
  • Assist with coordination across distributors, cafés, and wellness/yoga studios
  • Keep logistics moving—3PL communication, inventory tracking, shipping updates
  • Jump in wherever needed to help the team stay on top of moving parts
 External Communication
  • Handle outreach and follow-ups with small retail and wellness partners
  • Respond to basic inquiries and make sure everyone gets what they need, on time
‍️ Brand Presence Support
  • Help identify small partnership opportunities (pop-ups, gifting, yoga studios, etc.)
  • Occasionally support ad hoc tasks around events, activations, and product seeding
 General Team Support
  • You’ll be the go-to for whatever needs doing—whether it’s ops, light marketing, or just keeping things organized
  • Expect a mix of tasks week to week; we’re looking for someone who thrives on variety and is excited to roll up their sleeves wherever needed

You Might Be a Fit If:

  • You’ve worked in early-stage startups or supported CPG/delivery/logistics before
  • You’re highly organized and quick to respond
  • You’re a natural problem-solver—comfortable making small decisions independently
  • You enjoy being behind the scenes and keeping things smooth
  • You’re not afraid to send the follow-up, pick up the phone, or double-check delivery details
  • You’re excited to work closely with a founder and learn through doing
  • You’re a very clear and proactive communicator
  • You’re okay being a solo player for now - fully hands-on, with no day-to-day team to bounce things off

Nice-to-Have (but not required):

  • Experience doing light content creation/coordination or UGC sourcing
  • Familiarity with tools like Shopify, Airtable, or Klaviyo

What We Offer:

  • Full-time job (8 working hours per day, Monday-Friday). Please note that we will not consider candidates planning to combine several jobs.
  • Remote work. You may be located in almost any country or city, as long as you have a reliable internet connection, a computer to work from, and can adjust to the team’s working hours.
  • You’ll work directly with the founder and a brand advisor (ex-marketing director for top CPG brands in the US).
  • Growth - we’re looking for a long-term commitment.
  • Salary in USD, bonus or equity opportunity based on performance.
  • Quick selection process.
Application deadline: ASAP.
Please note that the later you apply - the more intensive your selection process will be; for example, you will have less time for the test assignment, etc.
1. Fill in the application form - attach your CV;
2. Have a Zoom interview with the Head of Recruitment at Hire5;
3. Have a Zoom interview with the co-founder of The Cycle, Anastasia Sartan;
4. Complete a practical test assignment;
5. Get hired!

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