Meet Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization (ELO)

The Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization (ELO) Network is a global community dedicated to connecting, equipping, and celebrating Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Richard (Rick) J. Goossen, the organization provides a platform where CEOs, senior executives, and business owners can integrate their faith with their professional pursuits. By fostering a network of like-minded individuals, ELO aims to help leaders find greater meaning in their work and increase their capacity for positive impact in the world.

ELO offers a variety of high-level programs designed for professional and personal growth, most notably its annual ELO Forums and the ELO Oxford Leadership Program. The Forums are held annually in Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Toronto, and have been held occasionally in other cities such as Hong Kong and Singapore. The Forums bring together experts and practitioners to share insights on innovation and leadership. Additionally, there is an annual, one-week executive education experience called the “ELO Oxford Leadership Program.” The program provides an intensive, week-long learning experience where participants engage with world-class scholars and peers to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills within a Christian framework.

Beyond its events, the ELO Network serves as a resource hub through its Peer Advisory Groups, consulting services, and digital content. These advisory groups allow leaders from non-competing industries to meet regularly for mutual accountability and strategic coaching. Through its blog, webinars, and podcasts, the network continuously disseminates thought leadership on topics ranging from business governance to the intersection of theology and entrepreneurship, ensuring that its members remain both spiritually grounded and professionally competitive.

About the VP - Consulting

Location: Canada - Vancouver(preferred), Toronto, or Winnipeg)

The role of VP - Consulting at the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization (ELO) is a strategic expansion position designed to bridge the gap between ELO’s vast untapped potential and its current operational limits.

1. Capitalizing on "Warm" Infrastructure

Unlike many business development roles that require grueling "cold" outreach, this position is built on a foundation of high-trust assets. With a database of 5,000 established contacts—including CEOs, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and senior executives who already engage with ELO Forums and Oxford programs—the VP isn’t searching for a needle in a haystack. Instead, the task is one of relationship harvesting. The VP will act as the connective tissue, turning general brand affinity into specific, high-value service engagements through sophisticated account management and personal networking.

2. Scaling the Executive Search Vertical

A primary focus of this role is the expansion of ELO’s Search Services. Because ELO occupies a unique niche—finding leaders who possess both high-level professional competence and a specific commitment to Christian values—the demand for their recruitment services has outpaced their internal capacity. The VP - Consulting will be responsible for professionalizing and scaling this arm. This involves qualifying the needs of organizations seeking "values-aligned" talent and ensuring that ELO is the first call a board of directors makes when looking for a new CEO or executive.

3."Self-Starter" with Accountability

The emphasis on "minimal hands-on supervision" indicates that this is a role for a self-starter. You won't be given a daily task list; instead, you are expected to use your own methodology for lead conversion and pipeline management. While you act independently, you remain accountable to ELO for good use of your time and for getting results. You report regularly to the team and learn in the process.  

4. Integration with Broader Consulting

While search services are the priority, the VP is also a brand ambassador for ELO’s broader consulting engagements. This includes Peer Advisory Groups, strategic coaching, and organizational health consulting. The role includes the development of the network’s maturity. By identifying which leaders in the 5,000-person database are ready for deeper consulting or peer-to-peer mentorship, the VP ensures that ELO’s impact on the marketplace remains sustainable and multifaceted.

The VP - Consulting's responsibilities include:

• Sales: Actively sell search services into existing, long-established ELO networks
• Lead Conversion: Contact top prospects generated from ELO events and web traffic, prepare candidate packages, and coordinate closely with our search partner (Vanderbloemen) to convert leads.
• Consulting Support: Integrate into billable consulting work by providing research and client-facing support for broader engagements, including governance, succession planning, and coaching.
• Travel & Representation: Travel moderately (approximately 2 - 4 trips per year) to represent ELO at regional forums and potentially the Oxford program.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the VP - Consulting:

Education and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, ideally with a background in sales, business development, or consulting.
• University degree, possibly from a Christian higher education institution.
• Canadian resident/citizen is required, as the majority of the work and clientele will be in Canada.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Digitally Fluent & Tech-Savvy - In many traditional executive search or non-profit environments, candidate packaging and outreach can become stagnant. ELO is looking for someone to modernize the "last mile" of the sales and search process. This means moving beyond static PDFs to interactive candidate profiles, leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator for precision mapping of the 5,000-person network, and using automated (yet personalized) nurture sequences to keep ELO top-of-mind. You aren't just using tools; you are optimizing the digital "handshake" to reflect a premium, modern brand.
• Relationship-Driven (The "Warm" Approach) - ELO’s clientele consists of high-net-worth individuals and CEOs who are often weary of transactional networking. Being "great in the room" implies a high level of executive presence—the ability to listen actively and speak with a gravitas that earns immediate respect. 
• The Proactive Self-Starter - This role is designed for someone who thrives in an output-oriented environment rather than a process-oriented one. With 5,000 leads, the challenge isn't finding work—it’s prioritizing it. A self-starter here is someone who builds their own "playbook" for the week, independently follows up on forum attendees, and proactively identifies which consulting services fit which contact without needing a manager to point the way. Even though this position is remote, it is highly connected to the ELO team and the founder on a regular basis.  

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Energetic Learner (Family Business & Search) - While the VP brings their own expertise, they must be humble enough to adopt ELO’s specific "flavor" of consulting. Family business transition is a complex field involving succession planning, legacy, and family dynamics. The candidate must be energized by the challenge of learning these nuances and ELO’s proprietary methodology for vetting candidates through a "values-first" lens during the search process.
• Broadly Evangelical Faith Alignment - This is perhaps the most critical "cultural fit" requirement. ELO’s network shares a specific set of cultural and spiritual touchstones. * Shared Vocabulary: Familiarity with the "Faith at Work" movement and global initiatives like Alpha allows for immediate rapport.Theological Resonance: Referencing thinkers like Tim Keller suggests an understanding of "Gospel-centered" work—the idea that business is a calling and a means of cultural renewal.
• Seamless Integration: Preferrably, the VP is able to discuss biblical principles of stewardship and navigate the "Christian marketplace" with an authenticity that feels natural, not performative.
• The successful candidate functions as a Sophisticated Connector. You are the bridge between a massive database of potential and the highly specialized services ELO provides. You don't "sell" search services; you offer solutions to a leader’s most pressing problems by leveraging a shared faith and a modern, efficient professional toolkit.

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