Area Director

BNI Global

. Drive revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within the assigned market .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited 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 DevelopmentTeam Coaching and DevelopmentAnalytical Decision-MakingSales and Marketing Principles

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Hard Skills

Revenue Growth StrategiesPerformance ManagementMarket AnalysisKPI EstablishmentBusiness Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingMentorshipEntrepreneurial MindsetResults-Oriented Leadership

Industry Keywords

Membership GrowthRetention InitiativesChapter DevelopmentVisitor ConversionOperational Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within the assigned market
Develop and execute annual growth strategies for Membership, retention, launches, and revenue
Drive market expansion, penetration, and new Chapter development initiatives
Build pipelines of prospective Members, Chapter opportunities, and leadership talent
Analyze market trends, Chapter performance metrics, and business reports to identify opportunities and risks
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
Conduct regular business reviews
Recruit, develop, and retain Directors, Ambassadors, and Launch Directors
Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
Create succession plans and leadership pipelines
Ensure Chapters have strategic growth plans supporting Member success and sustainability
Drive Member engagement, participation, and retention initiatives
Support Chapter leadership teams with growth, visitor attraction, and Member development strategies
Plan and deliver area trainings, leadership development programs, recognition events, and growth initiatives
Monitor budgets, resources, and operational priorities
Partner with Operations, Member Support, Regional Development, and support teams
Maintain compliance with organizational policies and ethical business practices
Maintain an active field-based presence with approximately 60% travel within the assigned market
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
Regular computer use, including repetitive hand and wrist motion
Ability to view and analyze information on a screen for extended periods
Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to ten pounds