Chief of Staff to Sales Leader – Large Strategic Deals & Partnerships   

Chief of Staff to Sales Leader – Large Strategic Deals & Partnerships  Overview The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Sales Leader for Large Strategic Deals & Partnerships is a pivotal, high-impact position responsible for accelerating business transformation and amplifying the effectiveness of our sales organization dedicated exclusively to the largest and most strategic opportunities and alliances. Reporting directly to the GVP of Strategic customers for now. The CoS acts as an extension of leadership vision, driving execution, alignment, and operational excellence within the team and across critical stakeholders. This role demands a human-first mentality, strong business acumen, organizational savvy, and a proven ability to build trust with executives, sales professionals, and partners. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments, demonstrates stellar problem-solving abilities, and is passionate about innovation, operational effectiveness, and cultivating strong, diverse teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Alignment & Planning: Work closely with the GVP Sales and senior leadership to align on strategies, objectives, and priorities for large enterprise-level deals and partnerships. Lead and facilitate annual and multi-year planning processes, setting measurable goals and KPIs that support revenue growth and partnership expansion.  Create and deliver compelling business narratives that highlight the strategic impact and value of Elevate initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.   Deal & Partnership Enablement: Support the sales team in qualifying, structuring, and executing complex, high-value deals and strategic partnerships. Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, product, marketing, and operations) to remove barriers and accelerate deal cycles. Drive key initiatives and ensure best-in-class execution for all major sales activities, including pipeline management, forecasting, and strategic account planning. Executive Communications: Serve as a key representative and voice for the GVP of Strategic customers, internally and externally. Utilize storytelling techniques to enhance presentations, reports and communications, ensuring clarity and resonance with diverse audiences highlighting the impact and value of strategic deals and partnerships Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and nurture strong relationships with executive leadership, business operations, marketing, legal, product, and external partners to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives and partnerships. Team Leadership & Culture: Manage or influence a team responsible for finance, communications, and culture within the sales function. Champion initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment aligned with company values. Special Projects & Ad Hoc Initiatives: Identify, lead, and deliver on special projects that drive innovation, efficiency, and revenue acceleration within the strategic sales domain. Having Previous sales experience a plus.