Chief of Staff to CEO & CFO at Babylist

Emeryville, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Baby Products, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • A strategic operator with at least 10+ years of experience in consulting, product, general management or corporate strategy at a high-growth, scaling start up organization
  • Exceptional program/project management skills, broad business acumen, and the ability to align teams across functions to drive results
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and identify growth opportunities
  • Can take data insights and distill them into actionable recommendations and narratives
  • Experience managing a senior executive’s corporate profile, including speaking prep, conference and stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership on LinkedIn
  • Skilled at crafting compelling narratives in decks, memos, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including investors and board members
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple strategic initiatives and projects in a cross-functional environment on tight deadlines
  • Comfortable moving between ambiguity and structure—able to both set strategy and execute with precision
  • Adept at driving alignment across executive leaders and ensuring accountability on critical initiatives
  • You exercise excellent judgment, handle confidential information with care, and build credibility quickly
  • Thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a bias for action and high emotional intelligence
  • Strong understanding of financial storytelling, business principles, and investor expectations
  • Based in the Emeryville office at least 1-2 days per week to provide in-person support to the CEO and CFO/COO

Responsibilities

  • Act as a force multiplier for the CEO by ensuring her time is focused on the highest-impact opportunities, managing her calendar and priorities, and elevating her public profile through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and external visibility
  • Lead and support high-priority initiatives and special projects for the CEO and CFO/COO, including strategic growth opportunities such as evaluating new market opportunities and potential M&A
  • Act as a thought partner and advisor to the CEO—helping prioritize, execute, and track key initiatives across the entire Babylist org
  • Manage special initiatives and tasks as directed by the CEO and CFO/COO

Skills

Strategic Planning
Project Management
Calendar Management
Executive Support
Thought Leadership
Public Speaking
Stakeholder Management
Priority Management
Special Projects
Leadership

Babylist

Comprehensive baby registry platform for parents

About Babylist

Babylist provides a universal baby registry platform that allows expecting and new parents to compile baby products from any store, including popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Etsy. The platform features an interactive checklist and expert-vetted guides to assist parents in making informed choices about baby gear and essentials. Babylist differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated product recommendations, generating revenue through affiliate commissions, exclusive curated kits, and advertising partnerships. The company's goal is to simplify the baby registry process for parents, ensuring they have all the necessary items for their growing families while enhancing user engagement with offerings like a free box of goodies for new registrants.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$38.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Education, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Lalo could draw customers away from Babylist.
Integration challenges with Expectful may distract from Babylist's core business.
Reliance on affiliate marketing exposes Babylist to changes in partner terms.

Differentiation

Babylist offers a universal registry platform integrating products from any store.
The platform combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated recommendations for revenue.
Expert-vetted guides and interactive checklists enhance informed decision-making for parents.

Upsides

Acquisition of Expectful expands Babylist's offerings into health and wellness.
Growing demand for eco-friendly products aligns with Babylist's product recommendations.
AI integration can enhance personalized shopping experiences on Babylist's platform.

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