Partner with the CEO to translate strategy into executable plans, lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives, monitor business metrics, synthesize insights for decision-making, and coordinate across merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, operations, finance, and retail/wholesale partners.
Location: Remote US (EST hours)
Reports to: CEO
We are seeking a highly strategic, execution-oriented Chief of Staff to partner closely with the CEO of Alex + Ani. This role serves as a growth accelerator to the business, focusing on new initiatives that may be too nascent to invest in. The Chief of Staff will lead cross-functional initiatives and bring a data-driven mindset to evaluating priorities and opportunities across the organization. The ideal candidate is wildly self-motivated, curious, and has a strong foundation in understanding a P&L. They should bring strong business judgment and can move fluidly between strategy, operations, and communication in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic extension to the CEO, preparing and reviewing key business analyses to help improve decision-making and organizational clarity.
- Translate the CEO’s vision into executable plans by coordinating across merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, operations, finance, customer experience, and retail or wholesale partners as applicable.
- Lead and execute high-priority cross-functional projects, such as new product launches, channel expansion, supply chain initiatives, organizational changes, and growth planning.
- Monitor key business metrics and synthesize insights into clear recommendations to support timely decision-making.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in strategy, business management, consulting, and/or private equity.
- Strong understanding of consumer brands, ideally in direct-to-consumer, with fluency in all three financial statements.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create executive-ready materials and communicate with clarity and influence.
- Highly analytical with strong financial and operational acumen; comfortable working with KPIs, business performance trends, and growth opportunities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing, ambiguous environment.
- Strong emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with the ability to build trust and navigate interpersonal dynamics effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
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