Area Director – Augusta/SC Upstate

BNI Global

. Report to the Senior Director of US CORE .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAugusta • South Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving revenue growth and membership retention through strategic planning and execution. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while analyzing market trends to identify opportunities for business expansion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Growth LeadershipGrowth Strategy DevelopmentSales Performance ManagementTeam Coaching and DevelopmentAnalytical Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Revenue Growth StrategiesMarket Expansion InitiativesPerformance Metrics AnalysisKPI EstablishmentBusiness ReportingOperational PrioritizationSuccession PlanningCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingMentorshipCoachingResults-Oriented Leadership

Industry Keywords

Membership GrowthCustomer RetentionLeadership DevelopmentField-Based PresenceEthical Business Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Director of US CORE
Drive revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within the assigned market
Develop and execute annual growth strategies to achieve Membership, retention, launch, and revenue goals
Drive market expansion, market penetration, and new Chapter development initiatives
Build and maintain pipelines of prospective Members, Chapter opportunities, and leadership talent
Analyze market trends, Chapter performance metrics, and business reports to identify opportunities and risks
Partner with Regional Development to execute area growth plans
Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures for Directors, Ambassadors, and Launch Directors
Coach team members on Chapter growth, retention, visitor conversion, leadership development, and Member engagement
Evaluate Chapter health, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective action plans using reporting and analytics
Conduct regular business reviews to assess progress toward area goals and strategic initiatives
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Directors, Ambassadors, and Launch Directors
Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives for area team members
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
Create succession plans and leadership pipelines
Ensure Chapters have strategic growth plans supporting Member success and long-term sustainability
Drive Member engagement, participation, retention, visitor attraction, and Member development initiatives
Support Chapter leadership teams and address Member concerns and retention risks
Ensure consistent execution of BNI systems, standards, and best practices
Plan and deliver area trainings, leadership development programs, recognition events, and growth initiatives
Monitor budgets, resources, and operational priorities
Partner with Operations and Member Support teams to ensure a seamless Member experience
Maintain compliance with organizational policies and ethical business practices
Work across office, home office, and field environments, including meetings, events, and on-site Chapter support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership experience with responsibility for business growth, sales performance, or operational results
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute growth strategies that achieve measurable business outcomes
Strong understanding of sales, marketing, customer retention, and performance management principles
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical and business decision-making skills with the ability to interpret data and drive action
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach to leadership
Ability to maintain an active field-based presence with approximately 60% travel within the assigned market
Ability to use computers regularly, including repetitive hand and wrist motion, and view and analyze information on a screen for extended periods
Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to ten pounds