Chief Growth Officer

Chief Growth Officer

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 Officer Location : Seattle, WA | Hybrid | Full-Time Exempt Start 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 $260,000 Bonus : Eligible for annual variable compensation program, plus additional annual incentives tied to growth Benefits - Competitive 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 Program Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here.

Essential Duties

Lead revenue growth across targeted business lines

Drive revenue generation and expansion opportunities, with an initial focus on the programmatic portfolio under the Chief Program Officer's leadership

Cultivate new customer relationships, expand existing accounts, and close deals directly

Set clear growth priorities and targets in alignment with the organization's strategic and financial goals

Build sales infrastructure and market capabilities

Establish and operationalize a disciplined, organization-wide sales framework

Standardize pipeline management, forecasting, and sales compensation structures

Develop consistent sales governance and accountability mechanisms

Over time, integrate decentralized sales functions into a cohesive, high-performing structure

Lead marketing strategy and execution

Directly oversee Marketing, ensuring alignment between brand, sales, and business growth priorities

Manage a dedicated marketing budget and team focused on supporting revenue growth and market positioning

Strengthen Northwest Center's external visibility and value proposition