Chief of Staff, CRO

Later•Boston, MA

14d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff to the CRO is a critical force multiplier across the Revenue organization. This role exists to amplify the impact of the CRO by ensuring strategy turns into execution, priorities stay focused, and the operating rhythm of the Sales leadership org runs with discipline, urgency, and clarity. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and communication—managing the engine of the CRO’s office while connecting dots across a fast-growing business. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who can see around corners, drive outcomes without authority, and bring structure to complexity. Part strategist, part operator, part project quarterback—and 100% accountable for impact.

Requirements

8–12+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, consulting, revenue operations, or a Chief of Staff–type role in a high-growth environment
Experience operating at the executive or senior leadership level, supporting a CRO, CCO, COO, or equivalent
Proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives from ambiguity to execution
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build trust across senior stakeholders
Strong operational and project management capabilities, with a track record of building scalable processes and driving execution across multiple, cross-functional workstreams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations and narratives
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messaging for execs, operators, and cross-functional partners
High level of discretion, judgment, and comfort handling sensitive information
Bias for action, strong ownership mentality, and comfort operating in fast-paced, changing environments

Nice To Haves

experience in the creator economy

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the CRO to translate revenue strategy into clear priorities, action plans, and measurable outcomes across the Sales leadership org
Pressure-test ideas, surface risks and opportunities early, and provide data-backed insights to inform executive decision-making
Help shape quarterly and annual planning, ensuring alignment between revenue goals, operating plans, and cross-functional initiatives
Own execution of the highest-priority, cross-functional initiatives sponsored by the CRO—from conception through delivery
Establish operating cadences, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms to ensure visibility, accountability, and follow-through on strategic goals
Prepare high-quality materials for executive, board, and sales leadership meetings, ensuring the CRO is always informed and prepared
Identify inefficiencies across processes, systems, and workflows; design and implement improvements that increase speed and effectiveness
Act as a central integrator across Sales, Marketing, RevOps, Product, Finance, and Customer teams to drive alignment and momentum
Serve as a communication bridge between the CRO, the Sales leadership team, and broader stakeholders—ensuring clarity, consistency, and context
Build strong, trust-based relationships that allow you to influence outcomes without direct authority
Operate as a trusted advisor, sounding board, and thought partner to the CRO
Represent the CRO in select meetings or communications, acting as a proxy when appropriate
Protect the CRO’s time and focus by acting as a “goalkeeper”—filtering inputs, prioritizing issues, and escalating what truly matters
Bring a consulting-grade, analytical mindset to problem-solving and decision framing
Continuously assess how high-performing revenue organizations operate and apply best practices to Later’s context
Use data and structured analysis to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend actions