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

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PlanningProject ManagementCalendar ManagementExecutive SupportThought LeadershipPublic SpeakingStakeholder ManagementPriority ManagementSpecial ProjectsLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

Babylist is a remote-first company, but this role requires being based in the Emeryville office at least 1-2 days per week to provide in-person support to the CEO and CFO/COO.

What experience is required for the Chief of Staff role?

Candidates need at least 10+ years of experience in consulting, product, general management, or corporate strategy at a high-growth, scaling startup organization.

What key skills are needed for this position?

The role requires exceptional program/project management skills, strong analytical skills to leverage data for decision-making, and experience managing a senior executive’s corporate profile including speaking prep and thought leadership.

What is the company culture like at Babylist?

Babylist is a remote-first company that thrives on consistent, purpose-driven work to achieve results together from anywhere, with in-person meetings twice a year to strengthen relationships.

What makes a strong candidate for this Chief of Staff role?

A strong candidate is a strategic operator with 10+ years in consulting, product, general management, or corporate strategy at high-growth startups, exceptional project management, strong analytical skills, and experience elevating executive profiles.

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