Director of Strategic Growth & New Ventures

WE'RE HIRINGDirector of Strategic Growth & New VenturesJohn&Partners (J&P Ecosystem)
Location: Vietnam | International Business Exposure
Employment Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership
Reporting to: Founder / CEO
Compensation: Competitive executive salary + performance incentives + potential profit-sharing
About John&PartnersJohn&Partners (J&P) is a management consulting, executive education, and business transformation organization dedicated to helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and Operational Excellence.
Our expanding ecosystem includes executive consulting and advisory services, leadership development, AI-powered learning solutions, and innovative business management models.
As we enter our next stage of growth, we are looking for an entrepreneurial business leader to build, commercialize, and scale our emerging business ventures.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a Director of Strategic Growth & New Ventures who combines strategic thinking, commercial leadership, and hands-on execution.
This is not a traditional strategy, sales management, or business development position.
You will work directly with the Founder to transform strategic business opportunities into profitable, scalable ventures, with direct accountability for revenue growth, business development, and commercial performance.
Key Business PortfoliosYou will lead the growth and commercialization of selected strategic solutions across the J&P Ecosystem:
J&P Fractional COOTM: Comprehensive fractional COO and operational leadership solutions.
J&P Executive PartnershipTM: Strategic and operational partnerships with business owners and executive teams.
Board Excellence: Board governance, effectiveness, and performance improvement solutions.
Business Transformation & Executive Advisory: High-value consulting, organizational transformation, and executive advisory services.
New Ventures: Emerging business models and strategic growth opportunities within the J&P Ecosystem.
KnowLay Enterprise: E-learning, online learning & LMS.
Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Growth & Business Development
Develop and execute growth strategies for new business portfolios.
Identify attractive markets, customer segments, and commercial opportunities.
Build scalable business models, go-to-market strategies, and revenue plans.
Establish strategic priorities and measurable growth objectives.
2. Revenue Generation & Executive-Level Sales
Personally develop relationships with business owners, CEOs, Chairpersons, and senior executives.
Originate, develop, negotiate, and close high-value B2B consulting and advisory engagements.
Lead strategic client discussions and develop tailored commercial solutions.
Collaborate with Account Management and consulting teams to convert opportunities into revenue.
Take accountability for assigned revenue targets and commercial results.
3. New Venture Development
Lead the commercialization of new consulting and executive service offerings.
Validate market demand, develop initial customers, and refine business models.
Establish repeatable and scalable sales and delivery models.
Recommend investment and expansion opportunities based on business performance.
4. Strategic Partnerships
Build relationships with corporate leaders, professional networks, consulting partners, and industry associations.
Identify opportunities for joint ventures, strategic alliances, and business collaborations.
Expand J&P's access to new markets and executive decision-makers.
5. Business Performance & Leadership
Manage assigned business portfolios with accountability for revenue, costs, and contribution margins.
Develop business forecasts, performance reports, and growth plans.
Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure effective commercial execution.
Build and lead teams as business portfolios expand.
Qualifications & ExperienceRequired
10+ years of experience in business leadership, management consulting, corporate strategy, or B2B business development.
At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
Proven experience as a CEO, COO, Managing Director, Consulting Director, Business Development Director, or equivalent.
Demonstrated success in building businesses, expanding markets, or developing profitable revenue streams.
Strong track record in originating and closing high-value B2B contracts.
Ability to engage confidently with CEOs, business owners, and boards of directors.
Strong commercial acumen, financial understanding, negotiation skills, and execution capabilities.
Professional English proficiency.
Preferred
Experience in management consulting, executive advisory, business transformation, or professional services.
Established relationships with senior corporate decision-makers.
Experience launching new business units, consulting practices, or entrepreneurial ventures.
International business exposure.
What Success Looks LikeDuring the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Develop and execute commercialization strategies for priority business portfolios.
Establish a qualified pipeline of high-value corporate opportunities.
Secure new consulting and executive advisory engagements.
Build repeatable and scalable business development processes.
Achieve agreed revenue and profitability targets.
Demonstrate measurable progress toward business growth independent of the Founder.
What We Offer
Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership.
The opportunity to build and lead high-potential business ventures.
Exposure to senior executives, major corporations, and international business networks.
Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Potential profit-sharing opportunities subject to performance and company approval.
Long-term career opportunities toward Business Unit Director, Managing Director, or Strategic Business Partner.
How to ApplyPlease submit your CV or LinkedIn profile, together with a brief summary of:
Businesses, markets, or revenue streams you have personally built or grown.
Major B2B contracts or strategic partnerships you have originated.
Your experience leading business growth and commercial performance.
We value demonstrated results, entrepreneurial leadership, and execution capability over impressive job titles alone.
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