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VP of Social Enterprise Growth

Easterseals

Easterseals

Sales & Business Development
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posted on Nov 15, 2025
Position: VP of Social Enterprise Growth
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Id: 1375
# of Openings: 1

VICE PRESIDENT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROWTH - FULL-TIME
Who is Easterseals Redwood?

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We believe that with the right skills and support, everyone can achieve the thrill of success. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Workforce Development Specialist:
  • PTO and Extended Illness Time
  • Health Insurance options
  • 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
  • Dental and Vision Insurance options
  • Disability Insurance options
  • Education and Professional Development Assistance
  • Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
  • Humana Employee Assistance Plan
  • 10 Paid holidays
  • Growth Opportunities

Position Summary:

Easterseals Kitting and Logistics provides complex kitting in the clinical trial industry and other kitting and logistics services. Building Value is a building materials reuse enterprise offering deconstruction services and salvaged goods at its retail store.
We are seeking a dynamic business development leader and strategic thinker who is ready to put their talents to work in an entrepreneurial, mission-driven organization and take our business ventures to the next level.

Job Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Vice President of Social Enterprise Growth will be driving revenue growth that advances our mission, as well as conducting market research, creating and executing business strategies, managing client and partner relationships, negotiating contracts, and leading our team to achieve sales and growth goals in social enterprise.
The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong communication, negotiation skills, and leadership abilities. The Vice President is accountable for the P&L of Building Value LLC and Easterseals Kitting and Logistics, and is the executive team liaison to the Building Value advisory committee.

The position reports to the President and CEO and is a member of the senior leadership team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Development
  • Identifies new business opportunities, secures new clients, and develops and maintains a strong sales pipeline.
  • Identifies profitable opportunities for customer diversification
  • Evaluates existing partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn’t.
  • Manages key client relationships and works to build new ones.
  • Expands the profile and reach of Easterseals Redwood and its brands.
  • Develops and strengthens internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
  • Builds cross-functional teams with ESRW programs and advancement to guide and nourish sustainable, long-term growth.
  • Fosters and works to maintain an entrepreneurial growth culture throughout the company and across all teams and work functions.
  • Researches and identifies new markets and emerging market trends.
  • Fulfills requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential partners and customers.
  • Crafts tailored pitches for key prospects highlighting how Easterseals can help achieve their goals and create goodwill with their customer base
  • Identifies opportunities to launch new businesses and/or service lines; develops business cases for the CEO and board
  • Develop overarching vision, strategy, and operational plan for social enterprise
Marketing & Communications
• Ensures the organization and its mission, vision and partners are communicated effectively and consistently
• Partners with Easterseals’ advancement and marketing team to guide communication planning and media execution to grow awareness and expand impact.
• Seeks out collaboration opportunities with likeminded brands and ways to creatively leverage social channels and relevant networks to increase awareness of Easterseals’ mission
Operations & Finance
• Builds organizational capacity and lead day-to-day management of the operations
• Identifies operational efficiencies that drive quality improvement and profitability
• Leads budget planning and forecasting, ensuring stability and growth
• Ensures regulatory compliance for all operations
People & Organizational Management
• Leads business directors and teams
  • Develops staffing models that balance efficiency and workforce development mission
• Leads recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of team
CEO & Leadership Collaboration
• Worksclosely with CEO and senior leadership team to ensure execution of agency vision and long-term strategy
• Provides timely information, including updates on business development and KPIs

Education/Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Easterseals Redwood and its core values.
  • Minimum 8 - 10 years relevant work experience in private sector and/or public/non-profit sector
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Passion for inclusion and environmental sustainability is essential, with demonstrated ability to transform such passion into action
  • Entrepreneurial leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative, engaging and motivational style
  • Successful track record in business development or fundraising, operational team oversight and financial management
  • Strong communication, listening, persuasion and presentation skills
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to take initiative and actively work to deepen existing relationships and forge new ones
  • Must be well-organized, focused and have a goal-oriented work style
  • A high level of integrity, professionalism, creativity, and compassion is required
*We are a drug-free workplace.

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