Hybrid EVP of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking a proven Business Development Executive in the Phoenix area to accelerate growth for a rapidly scaling advisory firm. You will open doors with CFOs and private equity portfolios, crafting high-value engagements through executive-level discovery and strategic solutions.

This hybrid role emphasizes building networks, expanding into target markets, and leading end-to-end sales cycles.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to CFO offices and mid-market or PE-backed firms.
• Proven track record of generating $5M+ revenue from new logos.
• Strong network or market-access mechanism in target industries.
• Self-motivated hunter with ability to independently create opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close high-value advisory engagements with executives.
• Expand personal networks and relationships with PE/portfolio companies and tech partners.
• Lead end-to-end complex consultative sales cycles from discovery to close.
• Build a disciplined pipeline, forecast revenue, and identify new opportunities.

Skills

C-suite sales

Strategic account growth

Consultative selling

Executive networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking a proven Business Development Executive in the Phoenix area to accelerate growth for a rapidly scaling advisory firm. You will open doors with CFOs and private equity portfolios, crafting high-value engagements through executive-level discovery and strategic solutions.

This hybrid role emphasizes building networks, expanding into target markets, and leading end-to-end sales cycles.