Chief of Staff to CBO, Industrials
About The Position
The Chief of Staff to the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Industrials is a high-impact, high-visibility role at Airspace, offering a unique opportunity for an early-career strategist in the logistics technology space. The CBO of Industrials manages a business unit exceeding $100M, with full responsibility for procurement, operational efficiency, goal setting (OKRs), financial planning, and long-term commercial strategy. As the CBO's Chief of Staff, you will be a strategic partner, embedded in critical decisions, and responsible for transforming ambiguity into clear plans and executing those plans. This role functions as an in-house strategy consultant, developing business strategies across sales, operations, finance, and procurement, and then collaborating with leaders to implement them. Responsibilities include financial modeling, leading cross-functional initiatives, and preparing executive and Board-level materials. The role offers broad exposure, including direct work with Airspace's CEO, CFO, CTO, and potentially the Board of Directors, contributing to company-wide strategy, investor decks, and presentations. It is ideal for a curious, driven professional who excels at both strategic thinking and execution, and desires a close view of how a large business unit is built and scaled.
Requirements
- 2-5+ years of combined experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business implementations, program management, or business operations at a high-growth company and/or similar roles; with strong business acumen and broad knowledge of sales, marketing, general business processes, and financial statements.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources into clear, actionable, data-driven recommendations.
- Strong project management skills: you know how to scope work, set priorities, manage timelines, and drive things to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex ideas into crisp narratives for different audiences — from board members to front-line operators.
- High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides.
- A self-starter who thrives in structuring ambiguity and fast-paced environments, and takes ownership without waiting to be asked.
- Collaborative individual who is able to build trust across all levels and functions.
- BA/BS with a strong academic record required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SQL, Tableau, Looker, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, tech, or a related industry is a nice-to-have.
- Ability to travel for client visits and company events, about once per month.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CBO to define, track, and execute strategic business priorities, including service/product expansions, process improvements, and system implementations.
- Build frameworks, collect internal and external data, define assumptions, and execute end-to-end analyses (e.g., opportunity sizing, P&L impact) that inform commercial and operational decision-making.
- Prepare high-quality materials for executive and board-level audiences — including CEO and CFO briefings, Board of Directors presentations, investor materials, and business reviews — either independently or in collaboration with the CBO.
- Own coordination of key initiatives across sales, operations, procurement, and other functions; ensuring workstreams stay on track, stakeholders stay aligned, and blockers are resolved or escalated appropriately.
- Identify gaps in cross-functional processes, tools, or ways of working and take initiative to design and implement improvements, including developing an understanding of critical business systems (e.g., ZenDesk, Twilio, Salesforce) and helping define business requirements in partnership with internal decision-makers.
- Support the development and tracking of organizational OKRs and operating cadences across the Industrials business unit.
- Serve as connective tissue between the CBO and the broader organization, facilitating communication between leadership and staff on planning, project updates, and organizational changes.
- Act as a trusted extension of the CBO by managing priorities, preparing for key meetings, and following up on commitments across the organization.
- Build relationships across the C-suite (CEO, CFO, CTO) and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives and investor communications as needed.
Benefits
- bonus opportunity
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
