Vice President/Senior Vice President at Graham-Pelton
United States
<p><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; font-size: 16px;">The Vice President/Senior Vice President is responsible for generating new business and expanding existing accounts through a consultative sales approach. During the interview process, we will determine the appropriate title based on years of experience and other qualifications. This role requires a deep understanding of the nonprofit philanthropy sector and the ability to effectively communicate the value of Graham-Pelton's services to prospective clients. The VP/SVP will work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop and execute strategies that drive revenue growth.</span></p> <h5><span style="font-size: 16px;">Responsibilities:</span></h5> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;">Commitment to the firm's core values, our mission, and Our Why </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Serving as a model for Graham-Pelton's "responsible sales" and "responsible consulting" approach</span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Lead and participate in all sales activities including but not limited to identifying opportunities for service, discovery and qualification outreach, meet and greets, proposal generation, pitches, and relationship management</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Serve as an active and collaborative member of the team, partnering with colleagues on strategy and implementation.</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Consistently utilize the firm's sophisticated systems and technology to monitor and guide sales activity.</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Plan and oversee seminars and other small gatherings of clients and potential clients and represent Graham-Pelton at conferences.</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Collaborate with the marketing team to meet firm-wide strategies and business development objectives.</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Work with Graham-Pelton professional staff to provide communication to potential clients including personal emails, group electronic/social media communication, direct mail, and surveys.<strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <h5 style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Client Service/Account Management</strong></span></h5> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Provide high-level leadership to project teams.</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Work closely and effectively with consulting teams to deliver service and ensure service renewals</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">As the supervisor of accounts, provide and ensure the highest quality client service while also providing leadership and mentorship to Graham-Pelton colleagues</li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;">Work closely with managing consultants to support accounts to meet the firm's key performance indicators and ensure strong, ongoing client relationships and satisfaction</li> </ul> <h5><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Requirements: </span></h5> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Bachelor's degree in a relevant field </span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Previous experience with a demonstrated track record of success in sales, fundraising, and development, and/or transferrable professional services experience</span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding fundraising or sales targets</span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Entrepreneurial, self-starter spirit and optimistic attitude with the ability to keep up with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment </span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and superb critical thinking and communication skills </span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Ability to work remotely and travel (driver's license required)</span></li> </ul> <h5 style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><strong><br>Preferred skills and experience: </strong></span></h5> <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or other similar tools</span></li> <li style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Strong preference for candidates with experience in selling fundraising professional services</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 8.25pt; line-height: 15.0pt;"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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