Chief of Staff to CEO, Way
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Brand activation platform for hospitality businesses
Job no longer available
Brand activation platform for hospitality businesses
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help businesses unlock the power of brand activations.
Role
Who you are
- The target candidate is highly energetic, adaptable, and has a proven track record of executing at a high level in fast-paced environments
- The target candidate is someone who takes work and their career very seriously and is willing to invest significant amounts of their time and energy for a long period of time to the success of the company and the work that they do every day
- The target candidate thinks and acts like a founder and will hopefully one day become a founder of their own company should they so desire
- Previous experience working in growth-stage venture-backed technology startups, private equity, venture capital, finance, or consulting is required
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in a strategy, product, operations, business development, finance or similar role
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degrees are a plus
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in French or a second language is a plus but not necessary
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while staying extremely organized
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate those around you
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in GSuite, Salesforce, and/or similar SaaS tools
- Basic to intermediate experience in financial analysis and modeling
- Deep understanding of technology, software and/or hospitality and real estate industry trends and market dynamics
What the job involves
- Way is seeking an exceptionally intelligent, passionate, hard-working, and personable Chief of Staff to support our CEO
- This is a key role as the company enters its next stage of growth from startup to growth stage business, scaling revenue from 7 to 9 figures in the years to come
- This role is central to the organization and acts as the CEO's right hand, interfacing daily with the entire leadership team and all levels at the company
- The Chief of Staff will be involved in a range of activities including strategic planning, product vision, internal and external communications, analytics, project management, financial analysis, and day-to-day operations
- The role requires daily in-office work and requires light to moderate flexibility for business travel as needed
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Assist the CEO in setting strategic goals and driving the execution across the organization
- Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Prepare the CEO for meetings and follow up on action points that arise
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline internal operations and help optimize current processes
- Communication: Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments as the company scales, ensuring transparency and open lines of communication
- Project Management: Oversee special projects and ensure they are completed on time and within scope
- Mentorship & Team Building: Develop relationships with staff at all levels, fostering a positive culture and promoting professional development
- Data Analysis and Financial Modeling: Provide analysis, insights, and financial modeling for decision-making purposes
- External Relations: Represent the CEO and Way at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed
Our take
Way’s brand activation platform is used by boutique hotel groups and independent hotels to curate and offer experiences & events to boost brand awareness and loyalty. The company was founded on the belief that consumers prefer spending on experiences than products.
Since its founding in 2020, Way has picked up a number of well-known hotel brands including Salt Hotels and Life House Hotels in North America. And the fact that it's already expanded to an office in Paris is a good indication of its strong growth.
Since securing major funding from Tiger Global, Way has also been adding to its executive team as it looks to expand even further on the international front. Plans are in motion to pivot into adjacent sectors including retail and media, where brand activation experiences are also growing in demand.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2022
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $20m
Company HQ
Sixth Street Historic District, Austin, TX
Leadership
Michael Stocker
(Co-Founder & CEO)Founded and was CEO of skiing industry-focused digital transformation company OnlySky between 2016 and 2020. Previously worked in Government Relations for the Ridge Policy Group.
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