Chief of Staff

ChicknLegs is on a mission to bring fun and crazy moments to athletes everywhere. We're the fastest-growing running brand in America — and have been featured in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America the past two years! You can find our products at ChicknLegs.com, where we ship worldwide, in 1,000+ retailers nationwide, and in select retail stores abroad. our Team Fast + innovative Respectful of our team Resourceful + scrappy Jokesters + humble Competitive All about making customers ecstatic Down for anything ChicknLegs super fans! The Role ChicknLegs is looking for a highly organized, analytical, and action-oriented Chief of Staff to work closely with our CEO and leadership team as we scale the business. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution. The Chief of Staff will help translate company priorities into action, keep important initiatives moving, improve communication and coordination across teams, and ensure decisions actually turn into results. What You'll Do Serve as a strategic thought and execution partner to the CEO. Translate CEO and leadership priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and next steps. Prepare information, analysis, and recommendations needed for key business decisions. Identify issues requiring leadership attention and drive them toward resolution. Ensure decisions and commitments made by leadership are documented, communicated, and followed through. Company Planning & Execution Help coordinate annual, quarterly, and ongoing company priorities. Translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives with clear ownership, timelines, and success measures. Track progress against key priorities and proactively identify delays, dependencies, and risks. Drive follow-up and accountability across teams. Guide focus on the company's highest-priority work. Cross-Functional Operations Create clarity around responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and decisions. Identify gaps between teams and help resolve issues before they slow execution. Improve processes and communication as the organization grows. Own high-priority projects where additional structure is needed. Business Performance & Insights Monitor company performance through KPIs, dashboards, and operating metrics. Analyze business data and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring attention. Work with functional leaders to ensure leadership has accurate and useful data for decision-making. Turn data and business context into clear, actionable insights. Leadership Operating Rhythm Run leadership meetings, planning sessions, and company operating rhythms. Develop agendas and ensure the right information and decisions are prepared in advance. Capture decisions, owners, and next steps. Follow up across the organization to ensure commitments are completed. Continuously improve how the leadership team communicates, prioritizes, and executes. Strategic Initiatives & Problem Solving Lead high-priority projects that do not sit neatly within one department. Evaluate new opportunities, operational challenges, and business needs. Build recommendations and implementation plans. Take ownership of ambiguous problems and drive them toward resolution. Help build the systems and infrastructure necessary to support ChicknLegs' continued growth. Ideal Qualifications 7+ years of experience in roles such as Chief of Staff, business operations, strategy, consulting, general management, program leadership, or similar. Strong business judgment and ability to understand how different functions connect. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects from idea through execution. Highly organized with exceptional follow-through. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with KPIs and business data. Ability to turn ambiguous problems into structured plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working directly with executives and senior leaders. Able to influence and drive accountability without relying on formal authority. Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. Willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work necessary to move the business forward. Experience working within EOS or another operating system is a plus Ability to work from our Raleigh, NC office ChicknLegs super fan — duh If you don’t meet every single qualification but are excited about this role, we still encourage you to apply. Culture + Personality You're an operator — you like making things happen You naturally create structures and systems You're curious + constantly asking “why?” You notice when things don't add up You use data to make decisions You take ownership + follow things through You're organized + close loops You're comfortable saying, “Who owns this?” You communicate openly + directly You're adaptable + resourceful Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off: vacation, sick time, and holidays Paid parental leave Simple IRA with match Educational assistance plan Flexible schedule Free snacks and bevvies to keep you going Opportunities for professional growth and development Company events, team outings, and culture initiatives A supportive, people-first work environment Equal opportunity Employer ChicknLegs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr