Chief of Staff
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Who we are
At Aquablu were disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary (flavored) water system. Brought to life in 2018 our founders Marnix and Marc promised a healthy but tasty alternative to soft drinks. Since launching our flagship system Aquablu REFILL in 2023 weve grown 300% year-over-year expanded to 16 countries and were named the Fastest Growing Tech Company in Health & Wellness in the Netherlands.
About the role
This is a high-impact role at the center of the business: youll help translate vision into execution run goal tracking and leadership processes and drive cross-functional initiatives that move the company forward. From strategic projects and investor communications to keeping the leadership team aligned and accountable youll act as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Partner to CEO & Leadership
Track progress on company goals and ensure accountability across the leadership team.
Run leadership meetings (agenda decisions follow-up).
Act as a trusted advisor and problem-solver to the CEO.
Prepare briefings decision docs and action trackers.
2. Cross-Functional Strategic Projects
Lead company-wide initiatives (e.g. new markets values rollout offsites).
Align stakeholders set success metrics and ensure on-time on-budget delivery.
Coordinate execution across teams (eg. Product Sales Marketing Engineering).
3. Communication & Alignment
Own company goal-setting and tracking; ensure team goals align with strategy.
Design and run internal comms: All-Hands updates decision frameworks.
Ensure teams are aligned on priorities and progress; lead change management and feedback loops.
Work closely with the CEO and CFO in Investor relationship management and communication.
4. People Strategy & Culture
Lead People & Culture and Act as HRBP to leadership and key teams.
Monitor and improve engagement retention and culture health.
Help to Coach managers and run team development programs (mentorship offsites rituals).
About you:
5-10 years of experience in consulting tech operations people/HR or another role with strong leadership and cross-functional exposure.
Ability to translate executive vision into clear priorities and lead cross-functional execution.
Strong communicator: confident in exec meetings company-wide sessions and written updates.
Proven experience driving initiatives in culture compensation & benefits engagement or performance.
Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and leading change in a fast-moving scaling environment.
Strong project management skills: able to juggle multiple priorities drive completion and hold others accountable.
Analytical and structured thinker who can break complex problems into actionable steps.
High EQ and relationship-building skills; comfortable working closely with C-level leaders and teams across the org.
Startup or scale-up experience is a plus especially in lean or fast-growth environments.
Bonus: experience with investor/board communications goal-tracking tools (Asana/OKRs) or organising company-wide events.
Why this role
This is a rocket-ship role for someone who wants to become a future COO CHRO or even CEO.
You will ;
Gain company-wide exposure; finance product marketing people not just one silo.
Own complex cross-functional projects that sharpen strategic and operational skills.
Lead every project visible at the highest levels and that ripple across the company.
Have the unique combination of strategic influence hands-on delivery.
Why Aquablu
Equity through our Aquablu for All plan: its not just about shares its about shared success.
Purpose with Impact: shape how the world hydrates while wiping out single-use plastics.
Scale-up pace means fresh challenges (and new skills) every quarter.
Join an ambitious bold and fun crew thats always got your back.
Company-sponsored gym membership keeps mind and body in sync.
Pension plan with Zwitserleven (50/50 split) so you grow while your savings do too.
What kind of vibe can you expect at our office Check out our very own Spotify playlist Akwablues
All done!
Your application has been successfully submitted!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
About Company
The Aquablu REFILL system introduces a new generation of hydration, making every sip more enjoyable while enhancing overall well-being with added vitamins and minerals. All the refreshment of bottled drinks, without the wasteful packaging—and even better.
