Chapter Director

CEO Life Corp

. Develop relationships with CEOs, founders, business owners, and senior executives in Chicago and invite qualified people into the community.

Posted 10/15/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $54,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building capabilities within the Chicago business community, leveraging a robust network to drive membership growth and engagement. Exhibits exceptional organizational skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to manage events and member experiences effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Relationship-Driven Sales SkillsBusiness Development ExperienceEvent ManagementNetworking within Chicago Business CommunityPublic Representation and Speaking

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Soft Skills

Warm and Engaging PresenceStrong Organizational SkillsSelf-DirectionAbility to Connect People

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMember PlatformOutreach Tools

Industry Keywords

Community BuildingEntrepreneurshipHospitalitySalesNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships with CEOs, founders, business owners, and senior executives in Chicago and invite qualified people into the community.
Work with the Chapter President and fellow Directors toward a combined chapter goal of 4+ new members per month.
Bring in new members consistently through your network, referrals, events, and local business relationships.
Welcome new members, learn about their businesses and interests, and make valuable introductions.
Host and drive attendance to CEO Life's monthly Chicago events.
Partner with the Chapter President and corporate team on event ideas, venues, and member experiences.
Build relationships throughout the Chicago business community and represent CEO Life at events and in the market.
Use CEO Life's CRM, member platform, outreach tools, and training to manage your pipeline and follow up professionally.
Serve as a visible local representative of CEO Life, including occasional participation in social media and chapter content.
Build a consistent prospect pipeline, bring in new members, establish relationships with existing members, and contribute to monthly events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in a relationship-driven role involving some combination of business development, sales, events, hospitality, community building, or entrepreneurship.
Must currently live in the Chicago, IL area.
Strong existing network within the Chicago business community is valuable, with ability to quickly build authentic relationships with successful business leaders.
Ability to connect people and recognize opportunities where an introduction can create value.
Relationship-based sales skills and confidence to ask for the business without making the interaction feel transactional.
Warm, engaging presence and ability to make people feel welcome, known, and connected.
Strong organizational skills and self-direction to manage your own pipeline, follow-up, and commitments.
Comfort representing an organization publicly, including speaking in front of groups and appearing occasionally on camera or social media.
Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in building something within your local business community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped earnings tied to new member production
Additional revenue from renewals, partnerships, and special initiatives
Opportunity to help build one of CEO Life's newest local communities from the ground up
Opportunity to join CEO Life at an important stage of growth
Chance to establish yourself as a connector in your market while building a network that grows alongside CEO Life