Automation Specialist (N8N, Make, & Google Apps Script)
📌 Company Overview
At Pearl West, we acquire, grow, and scale e-commerce brands across platforms like Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. Our mission is to empower people through smarter systems, creative strategies, and a growth-obsessed culture. We thrive in innovation, automate where it counts, and are constantly evolving to stay ahead of the curve.
We’re a team of builders, thinkers, and doers—and we’re looking for someone who’s obsessed with automating processes that make a real impact.
💼 Role Overview
We're looking for a tech-savvy Automation Specialist who’s fluent in n8n, Make (Integromat), and Google Apps Script. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and build workflows that streamline internal operations, eliminate manual tasks, and support scalable growth.
This is a full-time, remote position.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy end-to-end automation workflows using n8n, Make, and Google Apps Script
- Connect APIs, CRMs, eComm platforms, spreadsheets, and internal tools to centralize and streamline business processes
- Troubleshoot broken workflows and improve system reliability and scalability
- Collaborate with marketing, CS, finance, and operations teams to identify bottlenecks and build automation solutions
- Document all automation flows, logic paths, and key processes
- Maintain a repository of reusable scripts and modules for future use
- Train team members on how to use or trigger specific automations when necessary
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Deliver and deploy at least 3 major automation flows per month
- Reduce manual hours in specific teams by 30%+ within the first 90 days
- Maintain a workflow uptime of 95%+
- Average resolution time for automation issues: < 24 hours
- Complete 100% documentation of all launched automations
⏱ Success Benchmarks
First 30 Days
- Onboard into our systems and tools
- Audit existing automations (if any)
- Identify top 5 automation opportunities across departments
First 60 Days
- Launch at least 2 fully functional automation flows
- Document processes and build a naming/standardization system
First 90 Days
- Become the go-to person for any automation-related needs
- Own and maintain a workflow dashboard visible to stakeholders
✅ Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong experience using n8n, Make, and Google Apps Script
- Understanding of API integrations, webhooks, and JSON
- Ability to map complex processes into clear logic flows
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon, or other eComm platforms
- Experience in low-code platforms like Airtable, Notion, or Zapier
- Prior work in fast-paced startups or agencies
Experience & Education:
- 2–3+ years in automation, scripting, or systems integrations
- No formal degree required—just proof of hands-on experience
🙌 Who Should Apply?
✅ Apply if you:
- Love automating things and hate repetitive manual work
- Can translate messy processes into clean logic and workflows
- Enjoy experimenting with tools, building solutions, and documenting them well
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-performance teams
🚫 Do not apply if:
- You’ve never worked with APIs or automation platforms
- You prefer doing things manually “because that’s how it’s always been done”
- You’re not comfortable working remotely and communicating async
🎁 Why Join Us?
- Growth & Development: Work with a team that invests in training, learning, and exploring new tech
- Autonomy & Trust: You’ll be the expert in your domain—we trust you to build what’s best
- Remote Flexibility: 100% work-from-home, at least 4 hours overlap with PST hours.
- Culture of Innovation: Your ideas and experiments are always welcome here
💸 Compensation & Benefits
- Monthly Rate: $1,000–$1,500 USD (Depending on experience and skill level)
- Bonuses: Performance-based quarterly bonuses
- Work Arrangement: Remote
- Perks: Paid time off, Holiday off, 13th month pay, HMO after 1 year
📝 Application Process
- Submit your resume and short cover letter (or portfolio of automation work)
- Complete a short technical challenge (show us your automation brain!)
- Initial interview with HR
- Final interview with the department head