Chief of Staff, Brazil (all genders)

About us

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and provides travellers with seamless online access to ground transportation, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond

The opportunity:

The Chief of Staff role based in Brazil is a high-impact leadership role for an entrepreneurial operator who thrives in fast-growing environments. You will own the operational strategy and execution required to unlock unprecedented growth in Brazil. Acting as the connective tissue between commercial, product, partners, customer success, and working alongside a global leadership team, you will ensure that Distribusion scales efficiently while delivering outstanding value to both carriers and travel sellers. Success in this role means building a market-leading operation that drives sustainable revenue growth, operational excellence, partner satisfaction, and long-term strategic advantage. Career growth opportunities beyond Brazil.

What you will do:

• Drive Market Growth

  • Develop and execute the operational strategy to accelerate Distribusion's growth in Brazil.

  • Identify and remove operational bottlenecks limiting market expansion.

  • Partner closely with commercial teams to support acquisition, onboarding, and growth of strategic carriers and travel sellers.

  • Build scalable processes that enable rapid growth without compromising service quality.

• Own Operational Performance

  • Establish and monitor key business metrics, operational KPIs, and service-level objectives.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across onboarding, support, implementation, and partner operations.

  • Ensure operational readiness for major growth initiatives, launches, and partnerships.

  • Create visibility into business performance through reporting, forecasting, and executive reviews.

• Collaborate Across Global Functions

  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Customer Success teams.

  • Represent Brazil's market needs and advocate for local priorities.

  • Translate global initiatives into successful local execution.

  • Ensure alignment between regional objectives and company-wide strategy.

  • Collaborate Across Global Functions

• Be the Operational Head of Brazil

  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Customer Success teams.

  • Represent Brazil's market needs and advocate for local priorities.

  • Translate global initiatives into successful local execution.

  • Ensure alignment between regional objectives and company-wide strategy.

  • Collaborate Across Global Functions
    

Workplace: Belo Horizonte & Onsite // São Paulo & Hybrid & Travel required

Requirements

Who you are:

• 3-5+ years of experience in operations, business leadership, consulting, marketplace businesses, transportation, travel-tech, fintech, logistics, or other high-growth technology companies.

• Proven track record of scaling operations in complex and rapidly growing environments.

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.

• Experience working with executive stakeholders and strategic partners.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to influence without direct authority across global teams.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from scratch.

• Familiarity with API-based products and technology platforms.

• Experience in travel, mobility, transportation, OTA, marketplace, or distribution businesses.

What you can expect:

• Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.

• Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.

• Build with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.

• Work with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.

• Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.

• Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.
  

Our hiring process for this role:
For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner at (talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work in an advanced tech environment and have an impact on millions of travellers around the globe? We want to hear from you!