Director of Growth & Client Partnerships

Director of Growth & Client PartnershipsJoin to apply for the Director of Growth & Client Partnerships role at GPS Group Peer Support.Position Title: Director of Growth & Client PartnershipsReports to: CEOLocation: Remote, based in Massachusetts, with travel across the Commonwealth as neededStatus: Full-time, ExemptSalary Range: $90,000 - $110,000About Group Peer Support (GPS)Group Peer Support (GPS) is an evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and culturally co-created therapeutic group model that reduces stress, isolation, and inequities for families, especially in the perinatal period. The GPS model is manualized, stepped, and consistent, with adaptability for unique communities built in. GPS blends clinical insight with cultural and community practices, and is delivered by trained peer and professional facilitators. In partnership with the American Psychological Foundation, GPS is scaling nationally and has a strong base in Massachusetts, working to bring accessible, high-quality mental health support to families most impacted by systemic inequities.Position OverviewGPS is seeking a Director of Growth & Client Partnerships to drive adoption of the GPS model across Massachusetts and national health sectors — including hospitals, community health centers, behavioral health providers, insurers, state agencies, and community-based organizations. This leader will build and manage a pipeline of contracts, design systems that support sustainable growth, and ensure GPS becomes embedded as a standard of care in Massachusetts.The ideal candidate is both a closer and a builder: motivated by targets, experienced in complex negotiations across healthcare and government, and equally committed to GPS’s mission of bringing trauma-informed, healing-centered care to families.Key ResponsibilitiesSales Execution: Lead the full sales cycle: identify prospects, generate leads, cultivate relationships, deliver presentations, negotiate, and close. Build a strong pipeline of opportunities with Massachusetts and national health systems, payers, state agencies, and community-based organizations. Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals. Tailor proposals and pitches to highlight GPS’s value as a scalable, sustainable, and culturally co-created therapeutic care model.CRM & Systems: Build and maintain GPS’s HubSpot CRM (SalesHub) to track leads, contracts, and revenue. Create dashboards and reporting tools for real-time visibility. Develop a sales playbook that standardizes processes while honoring our relational, trauma-informed approach.Business Development & Market Growth: Implement a sales strategy to expand GPS’s presence across Massachusetts and national healthcare and behavioral health landscape. Build relationships with decision-makers and champions in hospitals, insurers, state agencies, and community organizations. Stay current on health policy, funding streams, and market trends to position GPS as a leading solution for perinatal and family mental health.Collaboration & Integration: Partner with the CEO to align growth with organizational mission and capacity. Collaborate with program and operations staff to ensure new contracts are feasible and mission-aligned. Provide feedback from clients and prospects to refine GPS’s offerings and impact.Qualifications7+ years of experience in sales leadership, business development, or partnerships with a proven record of closing contracts and meeting revenue goals.Experience within Massachusetts and national healthcare, behavioral health, or state government systems is strongly preferred.Ability to build a sales system from scratch, including CRM implementation.Skilled in negotiation, closing, and relationship management, with sensitivity to mission-driven contexts.Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex models into compelling, values-driven pitches.Entrepreneurial and hands-on, balancing metrics focus with relational integrity.Performance Metrics (Year 1)CRM fully operational within 3 months.Sales playbook documented and in use by month 6.Pipeline of at least 40–50 qualified leads and 30 potential contracts by month 6.12 signed contracts across Massachusetts within 12 months.Additional DetailsPowered by BreezySeniority LevelDirectorEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionMarketing and SalesIndustryMental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17