Business Manager

About Us

We're a global nervous system education business that has trained over 25,000 students and practitioners worldwide. Our founder is a global educator, researcher, and best selling author committed to becoming the leader in nervous system education. We're expanding our footprint through high-impact in-person events and online programming—stepping onto the global stage while maintaining the transformational quality our community expects.

The Role

We need a Business Manager who can architect the operations that make sustainable growth possible. This is a strategic role where you'll turn our founder's vision into reality, build intelligent systems that scale, and lead a small but mighty international team.

You'll oversee all operational functions, manage major program launches (our Nervous System Certification Course, workshops, membership programs), events, and contribute to brand growth and business development. You'll work directly with the Founder and Marketing and Partenrships Manager in San Diego, building the infrastructure that enables us to reach more practitioners and impact more lives.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Founder on quarterly and annual business planning with 3-year forward planning horizons
• Design repeatable operational frameworks in Asana that support growth without creating rigidity
• Manage Program & Community Manager (Australia-based) and collaborate with Marketing & Partnerships Manager (San Diego-based)
• Oversee major projects and launches for both in-person and online events
• Build systems that empower team autonomy and end-to-end ownership
• Contribute to business development—identifying partnership opportunities and new revenue streams
• Create comprehensive process documentation and SOPs that enable scalability
• Coordinate compliance, insurance, and governance operations
• Facilitate Business Reviews (3x annually) and strategic planning sessions

What You Bring

Required:

• 5+ years business management, operations, or project management experience
• Proven experience working closely with a founder of an established brand
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable systems without creating bureaucracy
• Strong proficiency in project management tools (Asana preferred)
• Strategic business acumen and systems thinking
• Financial and compliance literacy

Preferred:

• Experience in education, wellness, or coaching industries
• Background in purpose-driven organizations

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Build frameworks that empower teams, not control them
• Move quickly from idea to execution with a "can do" attitude
• Thrive on autonomy and genuine ownership
• Are adaptable and excited to layer new ideas into existing infrastructure
• See possibilities rather than obstacles
• Want to do things in a new way and challenge conventional approaches
• Are inspired by work that creates real impact in people's lives
• Understand founder dynamics and can translate vision into execution
• Are energized by growth and building something meaningful

What We Offer

Compensation:

• Competitive Base Salary based on experience
• Performance Bonus: of base salary annually (tied to revenue targets and growth milestones)

Benefits:

• Health insurance covered
• Hybrid work arrangement (San Diego-based with flexibility)
• Genuine ownership and autonomy in your role
• Direct partnership with Founder as part of core leadership team
• Opportunity to build the foundation for a global movement

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, full-time
• Occasional travel for strategic planning sessions and major events

Why This Role Matters

You'll work closely with a founder building the infrastructure that supports our next phase of growth. Your work directly impacts our ability to serve more coaches and clinicians, reach more people suffering from nervous system dysregulation, and maintain the quality and integrity of transformational educational programs.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter about why you're excited by this role and what makes you a great fit for working with a founder-led, mission-driven business and email it to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

  
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor Role (40 hours/week), Hybrid
Reports To: Founder (Jessica Maguire)