Vice President, Business Development

EO is seeking a Vice President, Business Development for Strategic Alliance Partners to drive exponential growth in the global organization.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in seeking out, cultivating, and closing major B2B partnerships, with a strong understanding of global market trends and competitive landscapes.
Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with Chapter and Committee leaders to identify and develop new business opportunities
Working closely with existing partnership teams to leverage EO's many existing partnerships for member growth
Creating short lists of new organizations to target for potential partnerships
Approaching and creating discussions at the senior-most level of said organizations to identify mutually beneficial partnership structures
Negotiating, closing, and documenting partnerships
Managing and nurturing partner relationships
Evaluating and communicating results to the Senior Leadership Team and the broader organization on an ongoing basis
Partnering with the Marketing & Communications team to deploy internal and external marketing campaigns to maximize the success of the partnerships
Aligning with key EO stakeholders to gain buy-in and support

Qualifications, skills, and knowledge required:

Bachelor or Master's degree in any field
Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience
Experience and successful track record in seeking out, cultivating, and closing major B2B partnerships
Experience and successful track record in affinity marketing/business strategy
Ability to accommodate global travel and flexible working hours
Ability to interact with entrepreneurs with tact, diplomacy, and poise
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Promotes cultural competency and global awareness
Establishes relationships proactively

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