Chief of Staff, The Knot Worldwide, Chevy Chase, MD
The Knot Worldwide -
Chevy Chase, MD,
US
Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Job description
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) is looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff to join our leadership team and play a crucial role in supporting the Company's strategic vision. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, highly curious, and possess an insatiable drive for excellence.
You will work closely with our CEO and CFO to create operational excellence and drive strategic growth across the business. Working closely with both executives, the Chief of Staff will help facilitate the most important decisions for the companyaligning key stakeholders including business unit leaders, the Executive team, and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate must be able to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information from various sources to provide data-driven insights and convincing recommendations, "connecting dots" to help teams across TKWW do their best work.
Like every role at TKWW, it will ultimately be what you make of it. Are you exceptionally well-organized? Do you enjoy diving into the details of data and processes to discover the hidden insights? Can you lead cross functional team meetings and present at the board/investor level? Would your colleagues describe you as smart, driven and passionate, with high EQ? Are you looking for a growth stage company and gain operational experience? If so, let's chat.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUCCESSFUL CHIEF OF STAFF CANDIDATES HAVE:
IT'S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the "office". We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email ...@theknotww.com to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.
About the Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) is looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff to join our leadership team and play a crucial role in supporting the Company's strategic vision. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, highly curious, and possess an insatiable drive for excellence.
You will work closely with our CEO and CFO to create operational excellence and drive strategic growth across the business. Working closely with both executives, the Chief of Staff will help facilitate the most important decisions for the companyaligning key stakeholders including business unit leaders, the Executive team, and the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate must be able to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information from various sources to provide data-driven insights and convincing recommendations, "connecting dots" to help teams across TKWW do their best work.
Like every role at TKWW, it will ultimately be what you make of it. Are you exceptionally well-organized? Do you enjoy diving into the details of data and processes to discover the hidden insights? Can you lead cross functional team meetings and present at the board/investor level? Would your colleagues describe you as smart, driven and passionate, with high EQ? Are you looking for a growth stage company and gain operational experience? If so, let's chat.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead monthly business reviews, prepare for board meetings, facilitate occasional off-sites/on-sites, and oversee other elements of the Company's "operating system"
- Improve communication across all levels of the company - board/investor memos, all hands meetings, strategic milestones, etc. Condense complex business matters to a simple/digestible form that suits the intended audience, and advise on talking points for the CEO & CFO
- Oversee special projects and initiatives that span multiple business lines and facilitate complex, cross-departmental discussions and decisions
- Drive increased connectivity between Company Priorities, OKRs, monthly metrics, and resourcing
- Act as a "swiss army knife" for the CEO and CFO, driving forward key projects and ad hoc requests, while acting as their representative in the room. Keep track of decisions, action items, owners, and timelines agreed to in meetings to drive accountability
- Identify, implement, and maintain processes that improve TKWW's ways of working
SUCCESSFUL CHIEF OF STAFF CANDIDATES HAVE:
- BS/BA degree in a quantitative or business field, with an impressive track record of success
- 4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate tech, or venture capital, with significant exposure to executive audiences
- Analytical and highly numerate; comfortable with large amounts of unstructured data
- Strong organization skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - ability to clearly articulate business issues and recommend / synthesize solutions, while being tone-sensitive and concise
- Ability to draw insights from unorganized information and help drive process improvements accordingly
IT'S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with data analytics or BI tools
- Experience with financial analysis and forecasting
- Experience with project management
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages highly preferred
- Demonstrated affinity for TKWW's mission, vision, products and culture
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the "office". We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email ...@theknotww.com to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.
About the Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.