Job Description
Chief of Staff to the Chief Revenue Officer
Position Summary
The Chief of Staff to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is a strategic leadership role responsible for helping the Revenue organization operate effectively and execute its priorities. Reporting to the CRO, this leader serves as a trusted advisor and oversees revenue operations, strategic planning, budgeting, organizational performance, professional development, and key initiatives across Sales, Partner Growth, Revenue Operations, and Go-to-Market.
Working closely with the Revenue leadership team and business partners, the Chief of Staff drives execution, improves operational efficiency, and helps build a collaborative, high-performing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CRO.
- Help develop and execute the Revenue organization's strategic priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, strategic planning, and executive communications.
- Track progress on key initiatives and ensure accountability.
Revenue Operations & Financial Management
- Lead the Revenue Operations function and drive process improvements.
- Oversee revenue technology, external partners, vendors, and operational metrics.
- Manage the Revenue organization's budget, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Monitor revenue-related spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Organizational Performance
- Lead the development and tracking of the organization's annual goals and key results (OKRs).
- Create dashboards and performance metrics to measure success.
- Coordinate initiatives across Revenue and business partners to ensure timely execution.
Talent, Culture & Development
- Promote a strong, collaborative culture across the Revenue organization.
- Partner with Human Resources on talent development/management and organizational structure.
- Coordinate onboarding and employee engagement.
- Oversee commercial capability building, sales enablement, leadership development, and professional training programs.
Growth, Governance & Partner Management
- Support governance, reporting, and enterprise growth initiatives.
- Coordinate relationship management with key clients, channel partners, and strategic accounts.
- Partner with business leaders to ensure alignment on key enterprise priorities.
Executive Communications & Governance
- Prepare executive presentations, reports, and communications.
- Support Board and executive committee reporting.
- Drive consistency in reporting, metrics, and leadership communications.
Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of leadership experience in revenue/sales operations, strategy, business operations, consulting, or a commercial organization.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives and managing complex projects.
- Strong financial, operational, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and executive presence.
- Ability to influence across functions and lead through collaboration.
- Experience with revenue operations, go-to-market strategy, partner/channel management, or enterprise account management is preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic and business-minded.
- Strong operational and execution skills.
- Collaborative and influential leader.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
- Organized, analytical, and results-oriented.
- Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Successful execution of the CRO's strategic priorities.
- Efficient, well-run Revenue Operations.
- Achievement of organizational goals and performance metrics.
- Effective budget management.
- Strong employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
- Effective coordination across Sales, Partner Growth, Revenue Operations, and Go-to-Market.
- Strong partnership with the CRO and Revenue leadership team.