Chief of Staff

About the Company

Our client is an early-stage technology firm in the food and beverage sector, dedicated to enhancing demand planning, supply forecasting, and operational accuracy within manufacturing and commercial functions. Since its inception, the company has demonstrated rapid growth, entered the US market within its first year, and attracted significant investments from top global technology investors. The team is expanding rapidly with ambitious growth goals for the next year, presenting a unique opportunity to join at a critical growth phase.

Role Overview

This role diverges from the conventional Chief of Staff position. It functions more like a Founder’s Associate at a senior level, working closely alongside the CEO to transform strategic plans into daily operational activities. The individual will be vital in enhancing the efficiency of business operations.

Primary Duties

• Oversee commercial operations and forecasting activities
• Manage financial planning and internal business processes
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding initiatives
• Coordinate calendar and support operational workflows
• Promote internal culture programs and maintain team cohesion
• Develop scalable systems and processes to support growth

The role is expected to transition from hands-on task execution to a focus on process design, hiring suitable personnel, and ensuring execution excellence across functions.

Candidate Profile

The client values urgency, ownership, and capacity to adapt. The ideal candidate will:

• Proactively take charge without waiting for instructions
• Convert conversations into executable plans promptly
• Effectively navigate ambiguous and rapidly evolving situations
• Exhibit high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal communication
• Be equally comfortable with strategic thinking and operational delivery
• Balance meticulous operational discipline with dynamic, founder-like energy and flexibility

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 4 to 6 years of experience in fast-paced startups, scale-ups, consulting, operations, strategy, finance, or similar roles
• Proven experience collaborating closely with founders, executives, or senior leadership
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Commercially astute with robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively