Executive Assistant, Chief Business Development Officer

ENGINEERINGUK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Business Development Officer. This dynamic role combines high-level executive support with strategic project management and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing both administrative tasks and driving key business initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business development processes and enhance team coordination. If you are a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Financial Support

Learning Opportunities

Volunteer Time Off

Summer Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive support or project management roles.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong proficiency in productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CBDO.
• Act as a thought partner and strategic advisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes.

Skills

Executive Support

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of experience in relevant roles

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Slack

Asana

Notion

Job description

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Executive Assistant, Chief Business Development Officer

View more categories View less categories Sector Marketing, Advertising and PR Role Assistant Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

What You'll Do:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff to support our Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). This hybrid role combines high-level executive support with strategic project management and operational leadership. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, strategic thinker who can manage both the day-to-day administrative needs of the CBDO and drive key business initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys a mix of executive support, project management, and strategic advisory work.

Executive Support (40%)

• Provide high-level administrative support, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
  
• Act as the gatekeeper for the CBDO, managing communications, prioritizing requests, and ensuring efficient time management.
  
• Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  
• Prepare agendas, take detailed meeting notes, and ensure follow-up on key action items.
  
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  

Strategic Support & Business Operations

• Act as a thought partner and strategic advisor to the CBDO, assisting in decision-making, prioritization, and execution of key initiatives.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's business development goals.
  
• Track progress on key projects and provide regular updates to the CBDO and leadership teams
  

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Serve as a liaison between the CBDO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and follow-through.Support key partnerships by managing relationships, tracking deliverables, and coordinating meetings.
  

Process & Efficiency Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve business development processes and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
  
• Develop systems to enhance team coordination and project execution.
  

Special Projects & Initiatives

• Lead and manage special projects as assigned by the CBDO, from research to execution.Support the preparation of business development materials, including presentations, proposals, and reports.
  

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of experience in executive support, chief of staff, project management, or business operations roles, preferably in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address them.
  
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities.
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism.
  
• Strong proficiency in productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Asana, Notion).
  
• Experience working in business development, partnerships, or sales-driven environments is a plus.
  

We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we'd love to see your application!
Who We Are:
Criteo is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences and drive better commerce outcomes through its industry leading Commerce Media Platform.

At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of 3,600 Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment. We seek to ensure that all of our workers are treated equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political opinion, pregnancy, migrant status, ethnicity, marital or family status, or other protected characteristics at all stages of the employment lifecycle including how we attract and recruit, through promotions, pay decisions, benefits, career progression and development. We aim to ensure employment decisions and actions are based solely on business-related considerations and not on protected characteristics. As outlined in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we strictly forbid any kind of discrimination, harassment, mistreatment or bullying towards colleagues, clients, suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders, or any visitors of Criteo. All of this supports us in our mission to power the world's marketers with trusted and impactful advertising encouraging discovery, innovation and choice in an open internet.
Why Join Us:
At Criteo, we take pride in being a caring culture and are committed to providing our employees with valuable benefits that support their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, their interests and the important life events. We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact. We want to set you up for success in your job, and an important part of that includes comprehensive perks & benefits. Benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo. When determining compensation, we carefully consider a wide range of job-related factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary.

For employees based in the US, certain roles at Criteo are eligible for additional rewards, including quarterly or annual bonus and restricted stock units. US-based employees receive access to healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, family forming and wellness benefits, Flexible Work financial support, learning opportunities, and a robust annual leave plan including volunteer time off and summer vacation days.

The US base salary pay range for this position per year is:
$89,440-$111,800

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