Director, Strategic Growth

Neon Solutions Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Neon Solutions Services in Plano, TX seeks a Director of Strategic Growth on a contract basis to define and execute revenue growth through new markets, partnerships, and innovative offerings.

You will lead data-driven initiatives, align cross-functional teams, and implement scalable processes while testing ideas quickly to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, venture building, corporate strategy & development, or related fields.
• Experience leading growth-focused initiatives in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to generate actionable insights.
• Proven track record of executing successful growth strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and cross-functionally in a consulting/contract capacity.

Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven decision-making by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal performance metrics.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships, and business models.
• Apply a test and iterate approach to develop, launch and scale new offerings or partnership strategies
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with leadership teams to align growth strategies with operational capabilities.
• Develop and activate localized sales motions across distributed footprint
• Design and implement efficient scalable processes that minimize customer and operating friction
• Define and establish KPIs and reporting for key initiatives (funnel and pipeline reporting, deal statistics, etc.)
• Lead strategic projects, including new service offerings, partnerships, distribution channels, and customer segment expansions.
• Develop and manage project plans for multiple initiatives with clear timelines and cross-functional dependencies

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Plano, TX 75024

Position Type: Contractor

Job Category: Consultant

About Us

We are a leading educational childcare company dedicated to giving every child a great start in life! As part of our commitment to growth, we are establishing a Strategic Growth function to drive expansion, innovation, and long-term success. We seek an experienced leader to spearhead this initiative on a consulting or contract basis.

Role Overview

The [Director of Strategic Growth] will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives, channel expansion, and business offering expansion. This role requires a seasoned professional with a background in strategy, business development and execution. This individual must be entrepreneurial, willing to test, fail, iterate, and adapt quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven decision-making by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal performance metrics.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships, and business models.
• Apply a test and iterate approach to develop, launch and scale new offerings or partnership strategies
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with leadership teams to align growth strategies with operational capabilities.
• Develop and activate localized sales motions across distributed footprint
• Design and implement efficient scalable processes that minimize customer and operating friction
• Define and establish KPIs and reporting for key initiatives (funnel and pipeline reporting, deal statistics, etc.)
• Lead strategic projects, including new service offerings, partnerships, distribution channels, and customer segment expansions.
• Develop and manage project plans for multiple initiatives with clear timelines and cross-functional dependencies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, venture building, corporate strategy & development, management consulting or other relevant experience
• Experience in leading growth-focused initiatives in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate actionable insights.
• Proven track record of executing successful growth strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a consulting/contract capacity to drive results.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in distributed retail operations environment, education or other care-based experience a plus
• Prior consulting experience a plus