Chief of Staff

Merkle Italia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 164,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

15 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu in New York seeks a trusted, strategic executive assistant to the CEO, serving as right-hand partner responsible for day-to-day governance, project management, and cross-functional coordination across the business.

You will manage time, agendas, communications, and major initiatives, orchestrating interactions with leaders, clients, and stakeholders while maintaining proactive risk management and data-driven decision support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a business management or executive role.
• Experience directing multiple teams/departments and leading strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication excellence.
• Strong time management with ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate governance and day-to-day support for the CEO or executive leader.
• Prepare meetings, agendas, and post-meeting follow-ups with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and drive strategic initiatives.
• Draft communications, presentations, and materials for senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with executives, clients, and internal teams.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description: Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce, and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

The purpose of this role is to be the right-hand person and trusted, strategic advisor for the CEO or Executive Leader. They are a problem solver who will create and lead the day to day governance, project management and coordination across all aspects of their respective business.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all aspects of time management, prioritization, and preparation of executive action items and agenda including post-meeting follow-ups.
• Meeting preparation and follow up: reviewing upcoming meetings to ensure the leader has all the information needed to be as productive as possible and sending out agendas or documents to meeting attendees as necessary.
• Acts as the liaison between CEO and other executives, clients, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and ensuring involvement or decision-making at the proper time.
• Provide exceptional project management for functional and cross-functional teams.
• Organize and prepare materials and presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders who have accountability for program or initiative execution.
• Ensure cross-functional teams work collaboratively and effectively.
• Ensure effective and consistent communication at all levels that give clear view of progress of the project.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies and manages project risks and elevate as needed for resolution.
• Research, benchmark, analyze data, and make recommendations as needed.
• Drafts communications emails, presentations, and other correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
• Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Orchestrate CEO / senior leadership involvement for effective decision making, delegating effectively where necessary.
• Contribute to the dentsu-wide strategy by anticipating future disruptive Market forces and opportunities, by working closely with the four regions and leveraging dentsu global executive where opportune, always considering how to deliver long-term client, shareholder and societal value.
• Input into and influence CEO’s client engagement/touchpoints against relationship maps and growth plans.
• Develop a succinct singular company report based on inputs from across the business.
• Partner with the business to play an active role in the coordination of communications necessary for key business events - promote communication and active liaising between executives and senior leaders.
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with colleagues within the businesses and the functions (Finance, Legal, Operations, Technology and HR) to understand the implications and impacts of the business transformation to ensure they are effectively managed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a business management or executive role
• Experience in organization and directing multiple teams/departments
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Must have demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills with ability to multitask & prioritize effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, problem resolution and decision-making skills
• Strong collaboration skills with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

The annual base salary range for this position is $164,450-$219,075. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

Location: New York Brand: Global Carat Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.