Head of Corporate & Business Development

Company: Thrive Global
Location: New York, NY 10012 (Little Italy area)

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Thrive Global is the leading behavior change SaaS company helping individuals and companies drive high performance from a foundation of well-being, ultimately ending the stress and burnout epidemic. We’re leading the global conversation around well-being and performance and developing products and programs that help people go from knowing what to do to actually doing it.

We are looking for a head of corporate & business development who can contribute meaningfully to the hyper-growth of Thrive Global at an exciting time in its development.

The role, which reports to the CEO, will manage corporate and business development opportunities with a range of different partners across Thrive’s existing business lines, areas of expansion, and for M&A and financing opportunities. When an opportunity has been identified, the role will lead discussions with the potential partner, evaluate and present options to the team, negotiate to make those opportunities a reality, and ensure successful execution and implementation. The role is also a member of the executive team overseeing the company.

The role will work cross-functionally, collaborating with everyone from marketing to product to sales, in addition to serving in a leading role for the business and corporate development team. The ideal candidate is a dynamic team player who will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere and who has a passion for Thrive’s mission.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing major business and corporate development opportunities, and developing revenue-generating strategic partnerships to help grow Thrive Global across existing and new products and business lines
  • Leading M&A discussions
  • Working closely with cross-functional colleagues including product, marketing, sales, creative and more to ensure a coordinated approach toward launching complex projects
  • Provide thought leadership in developing long term strategies and growth opportunities for Thrive Global

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience leading business development or related function, especially within related industries (tech, SaaS, healthcare, etc.).
  • Experience consistently meeting and exceeding goals
  • A confident and eloquent communicator who has experience working with C-Suite contacts and leveraging access into deal making and building long term, sustainable business strategies and deals
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is flexible and has high energy to get work done
  • A skilled operator who can understand complex business challenges and turn them into impactful solutions, pipeline and deal flow
  • A team player who represents Thrive Global mission and corporate values internally and externally
  • Someone who manages time and prioritizes effectively to meet deadlines and partner expectations
  • A passion for and desire to learn and speak about well-being, productivity, neuroscience, psychology, performance

OUR MISSION

Thrive Global’s mission is to end the stress and burnout epidemic by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance well-being, performance, and purpose, and create a healthier relationship with technology. Recent science has shown that the pervasive belief that burnout is the price we must pay for success is a delusion. We know, instead, that when we prioritize our well-being, our decision-making, creativity, and productivity improve dramatically. Thrive Global is committed to accelerating the culture shift that allows people to reclaim their lives and move from merely surviving to thriving.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • ­Being part of a mission­-driven company that’s truly making a difference in the lives of people around the world ­
  • Ability to develop within the company and shape our growth strategy
  • A human-centric culture with a range of wellness perks and benefits
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage + 401k program with company match
  • Generous paid time-off programs