Develop and implement comprehensive multi-year social enterprise growth strategy aligned with Project Place's mission
Personally drive business development and sales efforts to grow customer base and generate revenue
Build and maintain strategic relationships with private sector businesses, corporate partners, and institutional customers through direct engagement
Cultivate and manage relationships with city and state government contacts to secure contracts and expand public sector partnerships
Identify, evaluate, and launch new social enterprise opportunities that advance both financial sustainability and participant impact with the goal of increasing skills developed and number of clients served
Represent Project Place at industry conferences, business networking events, and community forums
Develop compelling sales proposals and presentations that communicate the value proposition of our social enterprises
Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organizational growth aligned with mission, vision, and values
Oversee daily operations of all social enterprises, ensuring operational efficiency, high-quality service delivery, and financial performance
Directly supervise Social Enterprise Directors providing coaching and performance management
Partner closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of training and support services
Establish and enforce quality standards, operational procedures, and customer service protocols
Ensure enterprises provide meaningful work experiences that build client skills, confidence, and employment readiness
Manage relationships with a team that includes Project Place program graduates serving in supervisory and mentorship roles
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for all enterprise activities
Manage profit and loss (P&L) for each social enterprise line, ensuring financial sustainability and revenue growth
Monitor financial performance proactively and implement corrective actions—raising concerns before they become problems
Develop pricing strategies, cost structures, and financial models for existing and new ventures
Track key financial metrics including gross margin, operational costs, and revenue per client
Present regular financial reports to Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Think strategically about how enterprise revenue supports the organization's overall sustainability
Build and lead a high-performing team, providing direct supervision to enterprise directors
Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff committed to both business excellence and social mission
Make decisive personnel decisions when team members are not meeting expectations
Model a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mission-driven business practice
Build staff capacity through teaching—help team members understand concepts like gross margin, pricing strategy, and financial decision-making
Work effectively with team members who are industry experts and bring lived experience, recognizing they may have different educational backgrounds but tremendous field knowledge
Establish and track key performance metrics for both financial outcomes and social impact results
Use data insights to drive continuous improvement and optimize business and program performance
Monitor grant deliverables proactively and problem-solve when targets are at risk
Prepare compelling impact reports demonstrating the value and effectiveness of our social enterprise model
Track and manage client wage budgets and operational expenses
Requirements
7+ years of progressive experience in business operations, entrepreneurship, or social enterprise management
Deep commitment to social justice and the ability to balance business performance with participant development and dignity
Demonstrated success in business development, sales, or partnership cultivation—you must have a proven track record of identifying and securing new business
Proven success managing profit or loss (P&L) or revenue-generating ventures with accountability for financial performance
Strong analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and understanding of key business metrics
Analytical mindset and comfort with data-driven decision-making
Experience managing teams and providing direct supervision to multiple reports
Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups—from corporate executives to government officials to frontline staff to clients with lived experience
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and drive innovation
Comfort with change, ability to pivot quickly, and resilience in an entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
Benefits
Health insurance (vision & dental), and life and long-term disability insurance
401k plan with employer match
Paid time off, beginning at 3 weeks per year in the first year of employment
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