Equinix

Chief of Staff, Sales – Americas

Equinix

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ashburn • Colorado • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $177,000 - $293,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the SVP, proactively anticipating needs, identifying gaps, and preparing the SVP for key decisions, meetings, and strategic moments
  • Translate the SVP’s priorities into clear operational plans, ensuring organizational alignment and execution
  • Monitor business performance, key initiatives, and cross‑functional dependencies; highlight risks and propose recommendations
  • Design and manage the operating cadence for AMERS Sales (staff meetings, QBRs, MBRs, forecast cycles, strategic planning, leadership offsites)
  • Ensure meetings are strategic and outcomes‑driven by preparing materials, agendas, pre‑reads, and executive briefs
  • Manage follow‑up actions and drive accountability across the leadership team
  • Lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives that advance Sales AMER priorities (e.g., go‑to‑market transformations, productivity programs, forecasting improvements, customer experience initiatives)
  • Establish governance models, track progress, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery of high‑visibility programs
  • Partner closely with Sales Strategy, Operations, and Finance to synthesize insights, analyze performance trends, and recommend actions to support revenue growth and operational efficiency
  • Prepare executive‑level presentations, board‑ready content, and data‑backed recommendations
  • Act as an extension of the SVP’s voice; craft clear, compelling, and consistent communication across the AMER Sales organization
  • Represent the SVP in meetings and cross‑functional forums, ensuring alignment and continuity of leadership intent
  • Build strong relationships across global functions to enable seamless collaboration and issue resolution
  • Support leadership team cohesion through facilitation, culture‑building activities, and ongoing communication practices
  • Drive clarity around roles, priorities, decision frameworks, and organizational structure as the business evolves
  • Partner with Finance on planning, reporting, budget reviews, and business performance cycles as required
  • Oversee operational processes that improve forecasting accuracy, pipeline visibility, and Sales execution discipline

Requirements

  • 12–15+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Strategy, Program Leadership, Management Consulting, or Executive Support roles
  • Proven track record supporting or partnering with an executive‑level leader in a high‑growth, high‑complexity environment
  • Strong ability to anticipate needs, connect dots across disparate inputs, and synthesize insights for executive‑level decisions
  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and relationship‑building skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional programs with high business impact
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Relevant certifications in program management or business operations are a plus.
Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
  • Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Sales OperationsProgram LeadershipManagement ConsultingExecutive SupportOperational PlanningForecastingData AnalysisPerformance MonitoringGovernance ModelsCross-Functional Initiatives
Soft Skills
CommunicationExecutive PresenceRelationship BuildingAnticipation of NeedsSynthesis of InsightsLeadershipCollaborationFacilitationCulture BuildingAccountability
Certifications
Program Management CertificationBusiness Operations Certification