VP Of Growth- Global Wave Group

Marketing · CA, United States of America

Job description

Evergreen Services Group is a San Francisco based holding company that acquires and operates B2B services companies across North America. Since its founding in late 2017, Evergreen has completed 80+ acquisitions across Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, Financial Software and Government Services. We are driven by a people first mission to marry capital allocation with inspired operations, thus creating North America’s best home for businesses.

The Evergreen holding company team is comprised of 35+ professionals based in San Francisco who are focused on capital allocation, M&A, executive level hiring, strategic board leadership, and finance and accounting. Evergreen is a uniquely long-term oriented holding company that seeks to hold and grow businesses indefinitely rather than follow the 5-7 year holding period of a typical private equity fund. This allows us to take a truly long-term view on performance and people. Evergreen is backed by Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on the services and software industries with $16B+ in AUM. 

Evergreen Financial Technology Group (EFTG) is backed by Evergreen and is a permanent home for great software businesses that service financial institutions and proudly serves more than 400 financial institutions over 5.2 million members and clients globally. EFTG’s journey began in 2020, led by Steffi Decker, which made EFTG the first Evergreen women-led vertical within the Evergreen portfolio.

One of their Portfolio Companies, Global Wave Group, is looking for a VP of Growth to join their rapidly growing financial software business. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead 20-40% ARR this year, leading a scalable and repeatable sales process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an experienced sales professional to act as ‘player-coach’, to direct and develop sales strategy, operational plans, tactics, and processes that will drive revenue growth and accomplish financial objectives for the Global Wave Group.

 The VP of Growth will be responsible for identifying, calling and soliciting leads, contacts and prospective clients while leading a team of Account Executives.

  • Analyzing the market and developing a sales strategy to achieve annual revenue targets through new customer acquisition. Developing and closing sales opportunities with prospects (banks, credit unions and finance companies).
  • Articulating compelling and differentiating value propositions to customers in a way that aligns to their business imperatives.
  • Providing discipline and rigor to the sales process as an expert on best practices.
  • Manage new and existing business relationships
  • Cultivate leads and establish relationships in the industry
  • Participate in trade shows, industry mixers, etc.
  • Manage and monitor lead generation programs including SEM, SEO, affiliate marketing, display advertising, social media, and email marketing
  • Manage contacts and campaigns via an online database, including creating and updating prospect and client lists and segment data for targeted e-mail campaigns
  • Hire, mentor and retain a team of “A” players

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A well networked Individual with “new business hunter” mindset
  • The tenacity, wit, and energy to get in front of prime targets, and to build relationships with new and existing clients
  • A demonstrated track record of proven quota attainment YoY
  • Capable of working closely and at ease with all levels of staff and management during the sales cycle
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a quota-carrying role.
  • Must have worked at a Commercial Bank in either sales, software or general banking.
  • Is a trusted advisor to customers and colleagues
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Possesses a competitive Spirit
  • Can collaborate and influence in a “win as a team” environment
  • Established contacts and network in the banking community
  • Manage detailed information, organize work and meet deadlines

EDUCATION

  • A 4-year degree is required. Preference towards Business, Marketing or related major
  • MBA a plus.

 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT EVERGREEN
 
At Evergreen, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our PeopleFirst philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience, we strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. At Evergreen, we recognize that we must continue to improve and expand and we are enthusiastic about maintaining Evergreen as one of the best places to work by ensuring a culture of inclusion and allowing everyone an unbiased opportunity to grow.
 

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside our benefits package including full medical and dental coverage, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, family planning support, and much more (for full time employees).

Evergreen Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.