Head of Coaching

Arootah Location: New York, NY  Role: Global Head of Coaching 
Who We AreArootah is an early-stage advisory and coaching firm specializing in Alternative Investment & Family Office Advisory, Executive & Leadership Coaching, and Talent Acquisition & Development. Founded by Rich Bello, co-founder and former COO of Blue Ridge Capital, Arootah leverages deep industry expertise to drive peak performance for executives, teams, and firms across the alternative investments landscape. Our Services Include:Advising alternative investment managers with operations, due diligence, compliance, business development, and marketing strategiesProviding fractional expert advisors in key operational areas for emerging and established investment firmsOffering executive, life, health, and career coaching for individualsDelivering talent acquisition and leadership development solutionsDeveloping SaaS applications for enterprise and consumer use Who We NeedAs an experienced business leader and ICF-certified Coach, you have a robust background in business development and a passion for driving revenue growth. You are entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and equally capable of both strategic planning and execution. With a holistic understanding of strategy, sales, marketing, operations and customer success, you excel at collaborating across departments to push forward strategic, sales-oriented goals. Your exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence and leadership insights enable you to inspire and guide your team effectively. 

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a strategic business plan and roadmap for the coaching business unit, including go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and sales enablement. 
• Be the go-to person for Arootah’s database of Coaches, maintaining mutually positive coach relationships 
• Grow Arootah’s  Coaching database by recruiting and hiring the top Executive, Life, Career, and Health Coaches in the industry 
• Develop and maintain quality assurance procedures to collect detailed and accurate feedback of coaching results, including challenges and breakthroughs, from both coaches and clients that allow Arootah to improve products and services. 
• Become an expert on Arootah’s Suite of Tools, Coaching Processes, and Coaching Platform 
• Host trainings and office hours for both our internal team and contracted Coaches to ensure that all team members are trained in our coaching processes, best practices, and suite of tools. 
• Consult with our Sales team to create and deliver effective B2B Coaching Pitches  
•  Collaborate with Arootah’s customer success team to support coach-client matching and ensure the successful delivery of our coaching and leadership development training programs with an additional focus on 
• Maintain and share detailed and accurate records of coaching results (themes, challenges, breakthroughs, etc.)  

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced coach who has worked with C-suite executives in the finance industry. 
• A sales-oriented go-getter who is laser-focused on the business side of coaching, with a strong ability to drive revenue, expand client relationships, and seize new opportunities. 
• A lifelong learner who is passionate about personal development and actively committed to their own growth. 
• Enthusiastic about technology and eager to leverage apps and software to enhance coaching partnerships and client engagement. 
• A skilled active listener who asks powerful, thought-provoking questions that drive insight and action. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring seamless execution of coaching programs. 
• Results-driven, with a proactive mindset and the ability to anticipate and meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. 
• Dependable, with a strong “say-to-do” ratio and a track record of delivering on commitments. 
• Adaptable and prepared to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving startup environment. 
• A quick learner who can pivot strategies and problem-solve effectively. 
• An excellent communicator with top-tier interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and influence at all levels. 
• A collaborative team player who thrives in group settings while maintaining the motivation and discipline to work independently. 

Qualifications

• ICF Accredited (preferably PCC or MCC) 
• 5+ years of experience in executive coaching 
• 5+ years managing a team 
• Bachelor’s degree  
• Experience coaching C-suite executives 
• Experience facilitating both online and in-person trainings, workshops, and/or seminars 
• Professional exp