Strategic Chief of Staff to the CMO

Sitecore; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitecore seeks an experienced Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the Chief Marketing Officer in a fast-paced environment. You will manage complex calendars, travel, and meeting preparation while acting as a trusted advisor and gatekeeper.

This role requires exceptional emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and superb communication to align leadership priorities, coordinate initiatives, and maintain discretion in sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or senior operational support role.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ), with the ability to read people and dynamics quickly.
• Strong business acumen and the confidence to ask strategic questions and provide insights.
• Proven track record of managing executive priorities, agendas, and follow-through in high-stakes environments.
• Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal) with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet with sensitive information.
• Expert on meeting technology and Microsoft Office; AI tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative tasks for the CMO, including scheduling, travel, meeting prep, and presentation support.
• Serve as trusted advisor and provide insight to support decision-making.
• Identify risks and opportunities and propose solutions.
• Navigate complex dynamics with emotional intelligence to foster alignment.
• Boost leadership productivity by setting agendas and tracking priorities.
• Facilitate leadership meetings with focused discussions and clear actions items.
• Monitor commitments and deadlines to drive accountability.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve gaps and clarify dependencies.
• Manage internal and external communications for consistency.
• Build trusted relationships across leadership, board, partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the CMO with professionalism and discretion.
• Occasional travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive support

Chief of Staff

Meeting coordination

Emotional intelligence

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Discretion

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Sitecore seeks an experienced Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the Chief Marketing Officer in a fast-paced environment. You will manage complex calendars, travel, and meeting preparation while acting as a trusted advisor and gatekeeper.

This role requires exceptional emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and superb communication to align leadership priorities, coordinate initiatives, and maintain discretion in sensitive matters.