Chief Growth Officer

Northwest Center • Seattle, WA

1d • $225,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Center is an ambitious, dynamic, and driven social enterprise organization that operates successful businesses to drive societal change. We are focused on our collective North—a world where all children have equitable access to education, and the employment rate for people with disabilities is the same as the general population. Since its inception in 1965, Northwest Center has built and acquired a portfolio of commercial businesses to fuel our mission of disability inclusion and enable our journey North. We are entering a new chapter focused on expanding our reach, strengthening our portfolio, and creating new avenues for impact. The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) is a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team and a key architect of Northwest Center’s next phase of growth. This role requires a hands-on executive who can define the growth agenda and establish the systems and partnerships necessary to achieve it. The CGO will lead the organization’s growth strategy and drive revenue generation across targeted business areas, with an initial emphasis on the program portfolio. Working closely with fellow executive leaders, particularly the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this leader will ensure alignment between growth initiatives and operational delivery. Core responsibilities include building a scalable sales infrastructure to support long-term growth, leading marketing efforts to position the organization for greater impact, and developing new revenue streams and strategic partnerships that advance Northwest Center’s mission. The ideal candidate brings deep sales expertise, proven experience carrying a quota, and the ability to design and implement sales operating systems from day one. Hands-on sales leaders with a track record of overseeing marketing and revenue generation are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• 10 to 15 years of senior leadership experience as a sales builder driving revenue growth, business development, or market expansion in complex or mission-driven organizations
• Demonstrated success in building sales infrastructure, driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and leading go-to-market efforts in complex organizations
• Strong understanding of mission-aligned business models and the ability to turn programs and services into offerings that generate revenue
• Track record of building or transforming sales, marketing, or business development teams and systems
• Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and build consensus across functions
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals
• Deep commitment to Northwest Center’s mission and an understanding that sustainable revenue fuels impact
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue growth across targeted business lines
• Drive revenue generation and expansion opportunities, with an initial focus on the programmatic portfolio under the Chief Program Officer’s leadership
• Cultivate new customer relationships, expand existing accounts, and close deals directly
• Set clear growth priorities and targets in alignment with the organization’s strategic and financial goals
• Build sales infrastructure and market capabilities
• Establish and operationalize a disciplined, organization-wide sales framework
• Standardize pipeline management, forecasting, and sales compensation structures
• Develop consistent sales governance and accountability mechanisms
• Over time, integrate decentralized sales functions into a cohesive, high-performing structure
• Lead marketing strategy and execution
• Directly oversee Marketing, ensuring alignment between brand, sales, and business growth priorities
• Manage a dedicated marketing budget and team focused on supporting revenue growth and market positioning
• Strengthen Northwest Center’s external visibility and value proposition
• Launch and scale new growth initiatives
• Identify and advance partnership opportunities, package and sell mission-aligned programs as clear offerings, and explore entry into new markets
• Partner with program leaders to translate innovative ideas into sustainable revenue streams
• Build and maintain strategic alliances that align with the organization’s mission and business model
• Collaborate across the organization
• Work closely with the COO on operational readiness to support growth, while maintaining clear accountability for revenue strategy and delivery
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer, Chief Program Officer, and other executives to ensure alignment between earned revenue, mission delivery, and financial sustainability

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program, including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive