SVP, Business Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching partnership strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and market positioning.
• Research and identify potential partners whose goals and products complement the company's offerings, assessing mutual benefit and value creation.
• Cultivate, nurture, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new partners, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Lead negotiations for partnership agreements, contracts, and terms of engagement, ensuring they favor long-term success and mutual interests.
• Work closely with internal teams as a thought partner on partnerships and to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report on the performance and success of partnership initiatives using data to demonstrate ROI and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor strategies, and new partnership opportunities to inform strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years leading high-performing teams in business development or strategic partnership roles.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering measurable impact.
• Extensive experience in cultivating and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex data and evaluate partnership performance.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive analysis, and industry best practices.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across internal teams and influence at all organizational levels.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in nonprofit or membership organizations.
• Knowledge of the health, financial security, or personal fulfillment sectors.
• Experience with hybrid work environments and remote collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
• Proven track record of designing and executing partnership strategies that drive organizational growth.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) plan and 100% company-funded pension plan.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave.
• Performance-based and peer-based recognition.
• Tuition reimbursement.