Director, Small Business Growth & Programs

Greater St. Louis, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater St. Louis, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader to accelerate small business growth across the bi-state St. Louis region. The director of small business growth will provide strategic oversight, development, and delivery of support programs for local entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities include leading programs, guiding growth strategies, and strengthening partner relationships to drive regional prosperity. This full-time, in-office role is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and leading programs from concept through execution.
• Strong strategic and innovative thinking skills with the ability to translate ideas into action.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership for driving work forward.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead small business support programs and manage direct support for program participants.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance for small business growth programs
• Continuously improve program offerings to align with regional growth
• Support data collection and management for small business growth and support programs
• Identify and maintain relationships with program partners

Skills

Program leadership

Strategic thinking

Proactive mindset

Organizational skills

Job description

Greater St. Louis, Inc. is seeking a dynamic leader to accelerate small business growth across the bi-state St. Louis region. The director of small business growth will provide strategic oversight, development, and delivery of support programs for local entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities include leading programs, guiding growth strategies, and strengthening partner relationships to drive regional prosperity. This full-time, in-office role is based in St. Louis, Missouri.