Chief of Staff
Who You Are:
You are a strategic, proactive and resourceful leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Known for your ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, you're both an organizer and a problem-solver. You're a natural relationship builder, skilled at identifying growth opportunities and driving business development while keeping internal teams aligned with the CEO's vision. With an eye for operational efficiency and a proactive approach, you support the CEO's strategic priorities, anticipate potential challenges, and help the company achieve its growth objectives.
The Opportunity:
Join Your Data Playbook (YDP) as the Chief of Staff working directly alongside the CEO to drive both operational and growth-oriented initiatives. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of strategy and executionā€”overseeing high-impact projects, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and leading business development efforts. This is a pivotal role for someone excited to be a strategic partner to the CEO, balancing internal alignment and external growth opportunities to help YDP and its subsidiaries achieve its vision.
Who We Are:
At Your Data Playbook (YDP), we believe data is the most valuable asset of the 21st century. Our mission is to unlock this potential and deliver meaningful growth for eCommerce entrepreneurs worldwide.
We empower entrepreneurs by transforming their data into actionable intelligence, enabling them to identify and prioritize the most impactful opportunities for growth.
Join us in creating a future where harnessing data fuels success for every entrepreneur.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead high-impact projects, track progress across departments, and ensure alignment with the CEOā€™s priorities and strategic vision.
- Business Development: Research, validate, and identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new revenue channels, including new business entities.
- Operational Efficiency: Analyze and optimize internal processes to improve efficiency, manage day-to-day operations, and proactively address potential risks.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with investors, clients, partners, and stakeholders, serving as a trusted liaison for the CEO.
- Communication & Reporting: Draft and review communications, prepare meeting materials, and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and performance metrics.
- People & Performance: Support hiring processes, guide staff and department heads, and implement KPIs to measure and improve team outcomes.
- Planning & Execution: Manage the CEOā€™s schedule, coordinate travel, organize board meetings, and ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Prepare materials, build investor relationships, and manage communications to align goals and drive growth opportunities.
Must-Haves in a Candidate:
- Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize high-impact tasks, and make data-driven decisions to achieve results.
- 3+ years of experience in a strategic role (Chief of Staff, Project Manager, Business Development) in a high-growth environment, ideally in SaaS/Agency/Consulting.
- Bachelorā€™s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
- Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or revenue-generating initiatives.
- Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like Notion, Airtable, and Asana.
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and proactive risk management.
- Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, and tools like Slack and QuickBooks.
Nice to Have in a Candidate:
- Familiarity with fundraising processes and investor relations.
- Experience with operations or project management in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Advanced skills in presentation creation (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint).
Details:
- Job Type: Full-time.
- Location: US, Panama, Remote.
- Salary: Competitive,Ā commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Opportunities for growth, and a strategic role shaping the companyā€™s future.Ā