Chief of Staff

Virio

$145K — $200K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or operations
  • Strong understanding of B2B go-to-market principles
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt in fast-changing environments
  • Demonstrated strong judgment and clear communication skills
  • Mindset of ownership, acting with initiative

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a direct extension of the CEO in various departments
  • Ensure follow-through on strategic priorities and initiatives
  • Coordinate execution across multiple organizational functions
  • Prepare decision-support materials such as briefs and dashboards
  • Proactively identify and resolve risks and misalignments
  • Lead significant cross-functional projects from conception to execution
  • Navigate and create clarity amidst unclear priorities

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation reflecting ownership impact
  • Meaningful equity opportunities as part of the founding team
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • All meals covered during work hours
  • Relocation assistance for positions in San Francisco
  • Annual company-wide off-site gatherings
  • Direct access to company founders and leadership team
  • Culture emphasizing trust, ownership, and rapid career progression
  • Strong in-person collaboration with a focus on excellence
Full Job Description
Chief of Staff

Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY)

Compensation: $450K-$750K TC | $145K-$200K base + $25K-$50K cash bonus

We are now looking for a Chief of Staff to operate as an extension of the CEO and help drive execution across the company.

What You'll Do
  • Act as a direct extension of the CEO across GTM, operations, and internal execution
  • Drive follow-through on priorities, decisions, and high-impact initiatives
  • Coordinate execution across sales, marketing, customer success, recruiting, and operations
  • Prepare briefs, dashboards, notes, and context to support leadership decisions
  • Identify risks, bottlenecks, and misalignment early and resolve them
  • Lead cross-functional projects from idea through execution
  • Step into whatever area has the highest leverage at any given time
  • Create structure and momentum where priorities are unclear


What Makes You a Great Fit
  • High-intensity professional experience - Background in consulting, strategy, operations, or similarly demanding environments
  • B2B GTM fundamentals - Strong understanding of core B2B go-to-market principles and mechanics
  • Operational rigor - Exceptionally organized, reliable, and detail-oriented in day-to-day execution
  • Ambiguity tolerance - Comfortable operating amid uncertainty and fast-changing conditions
  • Judgment & communication - Demonstrates strong judgment with clear written and verbal communication
  • Founder mentality - Operates with ownership and initiative without needing the founder title


Traits That Thrive at Virio
  • High agency & self-direction - Takes initiative and acts without waiting for instructions
  • Calm under pressure - Remains effective and level-headed in chaotic or high-stakes situations Outcome orientation - Focuses on results and follows through consistently
  • Decision proximity comfort - Comfortable operating close to decision-making and accountability
  • Trust & ownership - Low ego, high ownership, and deeply trustworthy


Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership
  • Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • All working meals covered
  • Relocation support for San Francisco
  • Company-wide annual off-site
  • Direct access to founders and leadership
  • High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world-class client partners
  • In-person culture with deep commitment to excellence


This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions. With best-in-class compensation, Virio operates on a 996-7 cadence and expects high ownership and high output across the team.

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