Executive Business Partner to CEO

About the role

The Big Picture
Our client is an innovative technology company developing next-generation energy solutions that are changing the way connected devices are powered. With a collaborative culture, ambitious growth plans, and a leadership team focused on innovation, they are looking for an exceptional Executive Business Partner to become a trusted extension of their executive team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary partner to the CEO and support additional members of the executive leadership team.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel, and expenses across multiple executives.
• Cook up and coordinate Board of Directors meetings, materials, communications, and logistics.
• Support the CEO’s external board commitments and select personal scheduling responsibilities.
• Help keep executive priorities organized and moving forward.
• Welcome and interact with customers, investors, board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee office operations and help create a productive, engaging workplace environment.
• Plan team events, celebrations, and culture-building activities.
• Jump into special projects and solve problems before they become problems.

Requirements

• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive priorities.
• Prior board administration experience.
• A track record of handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or technology-driven company is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting founders or CEOs.
• Office management experience.
• Employee engagement, culture, or event planning experience.
• Experience serving as a true business partner rather than simply an administrative resource.

Qualifications

• You tend to be three steps ahead.
• Calm under pressure.
• Incredibly organized without being rigid.
• Resourceful, proactive, and highly dependable.
• The person people trust to get things done.
• Positive, approachable, and energizing to be around.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys making life easier for others.