Airspace

Airspace

Chief of Staff to CBO, Industrials

Carlsbad, CA, US · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$160kDetected 63 days ago
SQLMachine LearningData VisualizationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementOKRsSalesforceCRMExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementZendeskLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Chief of Staff to the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Industrials is a high-impact, high-visibility role at Airspace and one of the most unique opportunities for an early-career strategist in the logistics technology space.
  • What is a 'CBO': the CBO of Industrials operates as the CEO of a $100M+ business unit, with end-to-end responsibility spanning procurement, operations efficiency, organizational goal-setting and OKRs, financial planning, and long-term commercial strategy.
  • You are embedded in every critical decision and trusted to turn ambiguity into clear plans and plans into action

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CBO to define, track, and execute strategic business priorities, including service/product expansions, process improvements, and system implementations
  • Build frameworks, collect internal and external data, define assumptions, and execute end-to-end analyses (e.g., opportunity sizing, P&L impact) that inform commercial and operational decision-making
  • Own coordination of key initiatives across sales, operations, procurement, and other functions
  • Identify gaps in cross-functional processes, tools, or ways of working and take initiative to design and implement improvements, including developing an understanding of critical business systems (e.g., ZenDesk, Twilio, Salesforce) and helping define business requirements in partnership with internal decision-makers
  • Support the development and tracking of organizational OKRs and operating cadences across the Industrials business unit
  • Leadership Support & Stakeholder Management
  • Build relationships across the C-suite (CEO, CFO, CTO) and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives and investor communications as needed
  • We are thinkers, builders, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world-class operations team, Airspace is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper-focused on the needs of our customers and team members.

Requirements

  • 2-5+ years of combined experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business implementations, program management, or business operations at a high-growth company and/or similar roles
  • with strong business acumen and broad knowledge of sales, marketing, general business processes, and financial statements
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources into clear, actionable, data-driven recommendations

Nice to have

  • High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
  • experience with SQL, Tableau, Looker, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus
  • BA/BS with a strong academic record required
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus

Skills

  • A self-starter who thrives in structuring ambiguity and fast-paced environments, and takes ownership without waiting to be asked
  • BA/BS with a strong academic record required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus
  • Experience in logistics, supply chain, tech, or a related industry is a nice-to-have
  • Ability to travel for client visits and company events, about once per month

Compensation

  • $120k - 160k annual salary plus bonus opportunity

Benefits

  • From life-saving organs to essential machinery components, Airspace is trusted by the world's largest companies and most critical healthcare organizations to move their most time-sensitive shipments on time, every time.

Company info

  • We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
  • We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
  • We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
  • We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
  • We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.
  • Our proprietary AI-powered platform is the most advanced of its kind- awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time-critical logistics.
  • With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to innovate and maximize value for our customers.
  • Backed by leading investors including Telstra, HarbourVest, Prologis, Qualcomm, Defy, and others, Airspace has raised $140M to date.
  • Join our team of 300+ technologists, futurists, and industry veterans as we work as One Team to revolutionize time-critical logistics.
  • Airspace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
  • We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
  • Additionally, Airspace participates in the E-Verify program for all locations.

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