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Vice President of Business Growth

Scalesology, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Chicago, IL (or surrounding area)

About Scalesology Scalesology is a data analytics, custom software development, and information security consulting firm. We empower organizations along their business and data analytics journey, enabling them to scale with the right data insights and technology.

In 2025, Scalesology was recognized by CIO Review as a

Top Data Analytics Consulting Firm , reflecting our commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for our clients through modern data, technology, and automation solutions.

Our Culture & Core Values At Scalesology, culture matters. Our Core Values are lived daily in how we work with our clients and each other:

Commit to the Cause – Be responsive, passionate, intentional, and diligent in everything you do

Treat Others Like You Want to Be Treated – Lead with mindfulness, humility, respect, and integrity

Focus on the Leading Edge – Embrace continuous learning and innovative thinking

Celebrate the Journey – Work hard, recognize wins, and have fun along the way

If you are looking to join a values-driven, award-winning consulting firm where integrity and results go hand in hand, this role may be for you.

Role Overview The Vice President of Business Growth is a client-facing sales leader responsible for building and managing a strong pipeline of consulting opportunities while acting as a trusted advisor to clients and referral partners. This role requires a consultative mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable data and technology solutions.

You will focus on prospecting, discovery, qualification, solution selling, and long-term relationship building, while working closely with Scalesology’s Sales Engineering and Operations teams to deliver value-driven proposals and engagements.

Key Responsibilities Sell Scalesology Services Through Consultative Discovery

Deeply understand Scalesology’s service offerings and apply them to client business challenges

Conduct discovery-focused meetings where listening outweighs talking

Ask thoughtful, open-ended questions to uncover root causes, bottlenecks, and operational friction

Connect business pain points to measurable outcomes, ROI, and risk mitigation

Sell phased, long-term solution journeys rather than one-off projects

Prospect and Develop New Client Opportunities

Identify and research organizations that align with Scalesology’s Ideal Client Profile (ICP)

Actively hunt targeted accounts within Scalesology’s market sweet spot

Initiate outreach through personalized email, LinkedIn, warm introductions, and networking

Follow up consistently to convert outreach into discovery conversations

Build and expand a defined geographic sales region

Build and Nurture Referral Partner Relationships

Identify and cultivate relationships with trusted advisors such as CPAs, fractional CFOs, MSPs, private equity partners, and consultants

Educate referral partners on Scalesology’s ICP, trigger phrases, and service offerings

Proactively request, track, and nurture referral opportunities

Think in years, not transactions, when building partner relationships

Lead Discovery, Qualification, and Opportunity Management

Qualify opportunities to ensure strong alignment with client needs, culture, and Scalesology’s capabilities

Identify key business constraints and organizational impact

Collect relevant business, operational, and technical information during discovery

Clearly document qualified opportunities and hand off details to Sales Engineering and Operations teams

Manage expectations transparently and follow through on commitments

Track Sales Activities and Pipeline in Zoho CRM

Accurately log all sales activities, meetings, and notes

Track opportunities through defined pipeline stages

Maintain clear next steps, owners, and timelines

Support forecasting accuracy and leadership visibility

Be a Scalesology Ambassador

Represent Scalesology with professionalism, integrity, and positivity

Actively live and model Scalesology’s Core Values

Participate in networking events, referral partner meetings, and industry groups

Support marketing and brand-building initiatives when requested

Required Experience & Skills

6+ years of successful sales experience selling application development, data analytics, or technology consulting services

Strong consultative selling and discovery skills with a demonstrated ability to ask high-impact questions

Proven ability to guide prospects through a structured process while building trust and credibility

Strong business acumen with the ability to speak the language of CEOs, COOs, and CFOs

Excellent communication skills, including presenting, storytelling, and value articulation

High energy, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

Comfortable meeting new people, building relationships, and earning trust

Bachelor’s degree required

Reliable internet bandwidth for Teams and Zoom meetings

Ability to attend in-person client, partner, and networking meetings within territory

Bonus Experience

Experience working with or selling into manufacturing or service-based industries

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary plus commission

Work-from-home flexibility

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

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