Founding Partner (Job Search Coach)

Respiris•Seattle, WA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Respiris is creating a modern alternative to traditional outplacement by combining human connection, structured coaching, community, and AI-enabled tools to support individuals during career transitions. They partner with companies to provide care, consistency, and credibility during workforce changes, aiming to build a new category for how work, networks, and transitions happen today. The opportunity is for experienced operators to join as Founding Partners, activating and growing markets across the United States. This role is designed to be a high-margin, relationship-driven revenue stream that complements and expands an existing income portfolio. Founding Partners will deepen relationships with existing clients, create new entry points into organizations, and position themselves at the center of critical employee lifecycle moments, rather than reselling a centralized service.

Requirements

You have experience as a Head of HR, HRBP, recruiter, advisor, or operator
You have generated at least $50,000 in revenue under your own EIN (required)
You understand how to build and manage client relationships
You are trusted by senior decision-makers
You are comfortable navigating sensitive employee transition moments
You can turn relationships into revenue opportunities
You are highly relational and commercially minded
You are comfortable using modern tools and AI platforms
You are willing to invest time, effort, and capital into building a market
All candidates must have generated a minimum of $50,000 in independent revenue under their own EIN, regardless of current employment status (W-2, founder, advisor, or otherwise).

Responsibilities

Build and activate a local market within your existing network
Develop relationships with CHROs, Heads of People, CFOs, Legal leaders, Founders, and executives
Position Respiris as a trusted partner for outplacement and transition support
Generate introductions, referrals, and partner company relationships that convert into revenue
Deliver structured coaching to individuals navigating career transitions
Facilitate engagements across a three-month lifecycle (10 sessions per engagement)
Host or support curated events (e.g., Stranger to Friends) to build trust and visibility
Collaborate directly with the Founder on market activation and growth
Use AI-enabled tools to improve execution, organization, and coaching quality
Build a repeatable revenue stream layered into your existing work