Executive Business Partner, B2B Ads Sales

OpenaiOpenai·Remote(New York City)
Sales
GTMExcel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled business partners in the tech industry has seen a significant surge, with over 25% of companies looking to expand their operations teams. As the remote job market continues to evolve, professionals with expertise in GTM and Excel are in high demand. Openai, a pioneer in AI technology, is seeking an Executive Business Partner to support their VP of Global Ad Solutions. With a strong focus on collaboration and operational excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a mission-driven team. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the company's commitment to fostering AGI that benefits humanity and be prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Executive Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting the VP of Global Ad Solutions as Openai builds its first advertising business. This role requires a deep understanding of the company's mission to foster AGI that benefits humanity and the ability to drive best practices to help scale executive and team operations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable partner to executives, managing complex scheduling, coordinating projects, and optimizing workflows.

As a trusted advisor and collaborator to Openai's executives and leaders, the Executive Business Partner will serve as a key liaison between teams, facilitating seamless coordination on high-stakes projects. This role will require independence, task-level ownership, and a strong understanding of business objectives.

The Executive Business Partner will be an integral part of the Executive Operations team, which includes Administrative Business Partners. This team is focused on strong communication and operational excellence across teams, elevating the impact and efficiency of leadership.

What You Will Do

  • Build strong connections within the immediate team and across other departments, becoming a trusted partner to leaders
  • Excel in sharing information clearly and efficiently, adapting communication styles for a broad range of audiences
  • Manage a highly dynamic executive calendar, making thoughtful trade-offs across internal priorities, customer and agency engagements, travel, and high-visibility industry moments
  • Coordinate closely across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and GTM partners to keep high-stakes workstreams, meetings, and follow-through moving smoothly
  • Operate with discretion and independence, proactively optimizing processes and flagging risks, while ensuring sensitive information is handled with care
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Openai's mission, values, and business objectives
  • Provide comprehensive support to ensure executives can focus on high-impact initiatives
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, team members, and external partners

What We Are Looking For

  • 6-14 years of experience in an executive support role
  • Experience supporting multiple leaders with complex and highly cross-functional teams
  • Direct experience working with customer-facing teams (Sales or Marketing) in a high-growth startup or similar environment
  • Proven ability to manage and optimize extremely busy calendars
  • Extreme attention to detail, with a focus on project-based tools and tracking near- and long-term deliverables
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor a message to a specific audience
  • Professionalism and discretion, with a deep understanding of the balance between transparency and confidentiality
  • Independent task-level operator with a one-team mindset
  • Partnership and collaboration are cornerstones of how you operate
  • Extremely fluent in Slack, Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and other modern productivity software
  • Genuine interest in the technology Openai is building and the transformative potential of AI

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a rapidly changing and often ambiguous environment
  • Familiarity with the advertising industry and the challenges of building a new advertising business
  • Experience working with AI technology and its applications
  • Certification in project management or a related field
  • Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong understanding of Openai's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals.
  • Showcase your ability to work independently and proactively, with a focus on optimizing processes and flagging risks.
  • Highlight your experience working with customer-facing teams and your ability to communicate complex information to a broad range of audiences.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with GTM and Excel, and how you have used these tools to drive business results.
  • Research the company's culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you would contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience working in a rapidly changing and often ambiguous environment, and how you have adapted to new challenges and priorities.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the advertising industry and the challenges of building a new advertising business, and be prepared to discuss your ideas and insights.

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