Executive Assistant to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Remote - United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Administration
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Flexibility to support a globally distributed leadership team across time zones
- Current passport and ability to travel as needed
- Availability to respond to time-sensitive business matters outside standard business hours when required
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.
- Advanced executive calendar and travel management expertise.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgment.
- Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
- Ability to proactively identify issues, risks, and dependencies.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- High degree of discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to influence outcomes and drive accountability without direct authority.
- Comfortable operating across multiple time zones and global teams.
- Adaptability and resilience in rapidly changing environments.
Full description
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Position Overview
The Executive Assistant to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) serves as a strategic business partner responsible for maximizing the effectiveness, focus, and operational efficiency of a global revenue executive. This role extends well beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong business acumen, executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, revenue-driven environment.
The Executive Assistant acts as an extension of the CRO's office, ensuring priorities are surfaced, decisions are supported, communication flows effectively, and critical business initiatives remain on track. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, discretion, and the ability to coordinate across global teams and stakeholders.
Location: Boston-based or nearby (ideal) / Eastern Time preferred
Requirements:
- Flexibility to support a globally distributed leadership team across time zones
- Current passport and ability to travel as needed
- Availability to respond to time-sensitive business matters outside standard business hours when required
Key Responsibilities
Executive Partnership & Leadership Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CRO.
- Anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and proactively develop solutions.
- Optimize the CRO's time, focus, and decision-making through effective prioritization and coordination.
- Manage and triage executive communications, ensuring critical priorities receive timely attention.
- Raise emerging priorities, flag risks, bottlenecks, and delays, and drive appropriate follow-up.
- Prepare executive briefings, agendas, meeting materials, and decision-support documents.