Remote EVP of Growth & Business Development

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking an Executive Vice President of Business Development to accelerate growth for a rapidly scaling advisory practice. The role focuses on opening doors through C-suite relationships and converting executive access into long-term revenue.

The candidate will lead high-visibility growth across targeted markets, manage complex sales cycles, and partner with MDs to deliver tailored advisory solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consultative professional services or complex B2B sales experience.
• Track record of generating $8–$10M in revenue.
• Ability to operate credibly at the C-suite level with access to CFOs.
• Portable network or market-access mechanism.
• Self-motivated hunter who creates new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close high-value advisory engagements with C-suite and senior decision-makers.
• Activate and expand personal networks, private equity connections, and technology/channel partnerships to create opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end complex consultative sales cycles from discovery to close.
• Partner with MDs and experts to tailor solutions while owning the sales process.
• Build and manage a disciplined pipeline with revenue forecasting and new opportunities.

Skills

C-suite access

Consultative selling

Revenue generation

Networking

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Job description

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is seeking an Executive Vice President of Business Development to accelerate growth for a rapidly scaling advisory practice. The role focuses on opening doors through C-suite relationships and converting executive access into long-term revenue.

The candidate will lead high-visibility growth across targeted markets, manage complex sales cycles, and partner with MDs to deliver tailored advisory solutions.