ELV Business Development Director

Early Learning Ventures (ELV)Location: Englewood, CO (Hybrid 2 days in Office) · Travel: 40–45% annually

The Business Development Director leads ELV's national growth strategy — recruiting and closing new Alliance members and partnerships across our suite of technology-enabled child care services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building high-value partnerships, managing a team of Business Development Managers, and serving as an executive spokesperson for ELV on the national stage.

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Business Development Managers, setting strategy and driving performance
• Develop and execute a national sales and expansion strategy to win new memberships, re-engage lapsed members, and hit aggressive growth targets
• Build and maintain executive-level partnerships with national organizations, government entities, and community agencies
• Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts while overseeing team pipeline, contracting, onboarding, and member retention
• Deliver executive-level presentations (in-person and virtual) and represent ELV at national conferences and industry events
• Project-manage the rollout of new features across the ELV technology suite, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive member adoption
• Oversee Salesforce administration, data analytics, and executive reporting — ROI, forecasting, and operational insights
• Produce thought leadership (blogs, white papers, webinar series) to grow ELV's national visibility

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related master's preferred
• Progressive business development/sales experience with a proven record of exceeding revenue targets
• Minimum 3–5 years managing sales or business development teams
• Extensive Salesforce CRM experience plus strong data analytics and business intelligence skills
• Executive presence and a track record of partnership development at the C-suite level
• Experience designing and executing national market-expansion strategies
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Child Management Systems and GIS/market analysis tools a plus
• Experience in the child care industry or education sector strongly preferred

• Salary: $95,111–$97,500 annually

• Excellent benefits (medical, dental, & vision)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation days
• Paid personal days
• Paid holidays
• Sick days