Chief Growth Officer

Description 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.Position: Chief Growth OfficerLocation: Seattle, WA | Hybrid | Full-Time ExemptStart Date: Target start date of February 1, 2026 The Chief Growth Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a central architect of Northwest Center’s next phase of growth. This is a role for a working executive who can shape the growth agenda and establish the systems and partnerships necessary to deliver it. The CGO will shape and drive the organization’s growth strategy and lead the revenue generation for targeted business areas, with an initial focus on the program portfolio.The role includes building a scalable sales infrastructure, leading marketing efforts, and developing new revenue streams and partnerships that advance the organization's mission. The CGO will collaborate closely with other executive leaders, particularly the Chief Operations Officer (COO), to align growth strategy with operational delivery.Salary Range: $225,000 to $260,000Bonus: Eligible for annual variable compensation program, plus additional annual incentives tied to growthBenefitsCompetitive 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 ProgramCheck out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: Essential DutiesLead revenue growth across targeted business linesDrive revenue generation and expansion opportunities, with an initial focus on the programmatic portfolio under the Chief Program Officer’s leadershipCultivate new customer relationships, expand existing accounts, and close deals directlySet clear growth priorities and targets in alignment with the organization’s strategic and financial goalsBuild sales infrastructure and market capabilitiesEstablish and operationalize a disciplined, organization-wide sales frameworkStandardize pipeline management, forecasting, and sales compensation structuresDevelop consistent sales governance and accountability mechanismsOver time, integrate decentralized sales functions into a cohesive, high-performing structureLead marketing strategy and executionDirectly oversee Marketing, ensuring alignment between brand, sales, and business growth prioritiesManage a dedicated marketing budget and team focused on supporting revenue growth and market positioningStrengthen Northwest Center’s external visibility and value propositionLaunch and scale new growth initiativesIdentify and advance partnership opportunities, package and sell mission-aligned programs as clear offerings, and explore entry into new marketsPartner with program leaders to translate innovative ideas into sustainable revenue streamsBuild and maintain strategic alliances that align with the organization’s mission and business modelCollaborate across the organizationWork closely with the COO on operational readiness to support growth, while maintaining clear accountability for revenue strategy and deliveryPartner with the Chief Development Officer, Chief Program Officer, and other executives to ensure alignment between earned revenue, mission delivery, and financial sustainabilityQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field10 to 15 years of senior leadership experience driving revenue growth, business development, or market expansion in complex or mission-driven organizationsDemonstrated success driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and leading go-to-market efforts in complex organizationsStrong understanding of mission-aligned business models and the ability to turn programs and services into offerings that generate revenueTrack record of building or transforming sales, marketing, or business development teams and systemsExcellent communication, influence, and leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and build consensus across functionsStrong influencing and relationship-building skills, capable of aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goalsExperience working in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment is strongly preferredDeep commitment to Northwest Center’s mission and an understanding that sustainable revenue fuels impactNorthwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. 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