Chief Of Staff Milano

Chief Of Staff
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

D1 Milano is an Italian company that has been manufacturing premium watches since 2013. We create designs that are effortlessly simple and minimalistic, combining innovative technology with contemporary style. Our attention to detail and aesthetics have made us one of the fastest-growing watch brands on the international scene. In order to expand our team, we are looking for an organized and empathic Chief of Staff to join us in our Milan office. Our website attracts over 3 million visitors annually, we are present in more than 800 points of sale worldwide, have a social community exceeding 500, 000 people, and sell over 120, 000 watches every year. Position Overview: The Chief of Staff will be a vital strategic partner to the CEO, working to enhance alignment across departments, drive operational efficiency, and support the realization of D1 Milano vision and goals. This role involves high-level project management, oversight of strategic initiatives, and responsibility for creating efficient communication channels across the organization. The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor and will play a central role in planning, prioritizing, and executing the CEO's agenda. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Execution: - Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term objectives; - Oversee the execution of key initiatives, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones; - Act as a project leader on cross-functional initiatives, managing priorities and coordinating with department heads for seamless execution; Executive Support and Decision Facilitation: - Provide support in preparing materials for board meetings, leadership presentations, and executive decision-making, ensuring clear, concise, and impactful communication; - Facilitate effective decision-making by gathering input, analyzing data, and synthesizing insights for the CEO; - Manage the CEO's priorities by organizing the executive calendar, identifying opportunities, and resolving conflicts to maximize efficiency; Cross-functional Alignment and Communication: - Serve as a liaison between the CEO and department heads, ensuring clear communication of strategic goals and timely follow-through on key initiatives; - Develop and implement internal communications plans to foster cross-departmental collaboration and reinforce the brand's vision and values; - Maintain a pulse on company operations and culture, identifying potential obstacles and proactively addressing them; Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement: - Identify areas for operational improvements and work with relevant teams to develop solutions that increase efficiency and drive results; - Lead or support initiatives to streamline processes, foster innovation, and improve overall team productivity; - Ensure company-wide initiatives are effectively launched and sustained by providing oversight and resources; Talent Management and Development: - Work with leadership to ensure HR & talent alignment with business needs, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the brand's values and goals; - Identify training and development opportunities for leadership and staff to support their professional growth and drive team engagement; Special Projects and ad-hoc Responsibilities: - Take ownership of special projects or new initiatives as assigned by the CEO, from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives; - Manage ad-hoc requests and high-impact tasks on behalf of the CEO to maintain focus on key strategic priorities. Candidate Profile: The candidate must have an Economics degree, 5-7 years of working experience in a similar role, a start-up attitude, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent knowledge of the English and Italian languages, written and spoken, is required. The candidate must possess a very organized mind and a very strong empathic/human value. High precision, problem-solving, project management attitude, the ability to work independently and in a team, and a critical and observational spirit complete the profile. It's required to adapt successfully to diverse situations and integrate seamlessly into the company culture. Presence in the office is required. Place of work: Milan Sector: Watchmaking Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Industries: Apparel & Fashion J-18808-Ljbffr