Chief of Staff, CRO

Salesforce

. Partner with the EVP of the CRO organization to set, manage, and drive organizational priorities .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $164,000 - $261,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and strategic capabilities, with a focus on enhancing executive productivity and managing complex relationships. Proficient in project coordination and communication, ensuring alignment and effective information flow across teams and stakeholders.

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Executive PresenceRelationship ManagementProject CoordinationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointGmailGoogle CalendarVirtual Meeting ManagementSalesforce ExperienceProcess DesignBudget ManagementV2MOM Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationDiplomacyJudgmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

GoToMeetingGoToWebinarGoogle HangoutsConference Calls

Industry Keywords

CRO OrganizationGlobal SoftwareTechnology OrganizationFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the EVP of the CRO organization to set, manage, and drive organizational priorities
Establish strategic and collaborative relationships across the team and functional partners
Partner with the EVP’s EA to prioritize and enhance calendar activities and extend EVP bandwidth
Ensure the EVP is appropriately briefed for internal and external activities
Drive business strategy, including architecting and updating the V2MOM and managing progress
Manage EVP priorities and liaise with leadership and business partners on key initiatives
Aid in escalation, delegation, and resolution
Communicate with urgency, discretion, and transparency to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
Create an operational rhythm for the Office of the EVP
Design and implement processes to increase EVP productivity and impact
Act as a thought partner and advisor to executives preparing for review and planning meetings
Oversee customer engagement and participation in industry and Salesforce events
Represent the EVP in internal and external meetings
Lead the Office of the EVP, including operations, events, and organization-specific initiatives
Own and manage the budget
Orchestrate information flow to accelerate the business and enhance EVP impact
Delegate or assume day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks, ensuring follow-up and follow-through

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of applicable administrative experience, ideally from a global software or technology organization
High attention to detail, organization, and process
Collaboration and diplomacy across matrixed teams
Experience setting up and managing virtual meetings and tools such as GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Google Hangouts, and conference calls
Strong relationship management skills
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, mail, and calendaring skills
Gmail and Google Calendar experience a plus
Intermediate-complexity project coordination experience
Ability to work at strategic and tactical levels
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience communicating with senior leaders and external partners
Previous experience partnering with senior management in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Very strong technical competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, and Google Calendar
Internal Salesforce experience or Salesforce application experience a plus
BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of applicable education, training, and experience will be considered
Strong executive presence
Strong sense of urgency
Ability to execute and delegate appropriately
Ability to develop relationships with senior executives and lead through influence
Judgment, maturity, discretion, and confidentiality
High tolerance for ambiguity, complexity, and changing priorities
Understanding of or interest in the CRO organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation, where applicable
Equity, where applicable
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process