Strategic Growth & Partnerships Leader

CFS; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Strategic Business Development Lead to partner with executive leadership, shape growth strategy, and drive new services and partnerships. You will own initiatives from concept to implementation, leading a team across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development."

The role offers hybrid work flexibility in California, with a focus on identifying opportunities, building scalable processes, and guiding strategic initiatives that expand the company’s market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, contract management, or related field.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing employees, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience evaluating new markets, partnerships, clients, or business opportunities.
• Experience developing implementation plans, scalable processes, and operational workflows.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts, scopes of work, pricing, and business agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, markets, and service offerings.
• Develop business cases, service models, workflows, implementation plans, and growth strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity approval through operational readiness.
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of new services, processes, and supporting systems.
• Build relationships with prospective clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development team members while driving performance and accountability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Project management

Sales

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CFS is seeking a Strategic Business Development Lead to partner with executive leadership, shape growth strategy, and drive new services and partnerships. You will own initiatives from concept to implementation, leading a team across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Development."

The role offers hybrid work flexibility in California, with a focus on identifying opportunities, building scalable processes, and guiding strategic initiatives that expand the company’s market presence.