Interim Business Development Regional Lead – North America

LaunchGood; Full Sutton; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crowdfunding platform as a Business Development Regional Lead. You'll drive growth in North America, manage a dedicated team, and build relationships with charities and organizations. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on campaign management, ensuring success for our campaign creators while expanding our platform's reach. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales and account management, particularly within the nonprofit sector, and a strong understanding of the UK charity landscape.

Benefits

Mission-driven work

Fast-growing, agile environment

Flexible remote work setup

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales, business development, or account management roles.
• Understanding of the UK charity landscape is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a growth strategy across the North America region.
• Manage sales targets and drive successful outcomes.
• Onboard and support new and existing accounts.

Skills

Leadership Excellence

Sales & Account Management

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Communication Mastery

Process-Oriented

Collaborative Mindset

Education

3+ years in sales, business development, or account management

Job description

Location: USA or Canada (Remote with travel as required)

Reports to: Director of Global Business Development

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

About LaunchGood

LaunchGood is a global crowdfunding platform that helps Muslims worldwide support great causes and bring good to the world. Having grown exponentially in the UK and across the globe, we’re now seeking a dynamic, driven, and strategic leader to take our regional presence to new heights.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Regional Lead to head our efforts across North America. This role combines sales leadership, account management, and strategic growth planning. You’ll manage a dedicated team working directly with charities, masjids, schools, and community organizations to help them raise funds effectively using LaunchGood's innovative tools and features. As a key regional leader, you’ll drive revenue growth, manage high-impact relationships, and ensure the success of our campaign creators while helping scale the platform’s presence throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Sales Leadership

• Own and deliver a growth strategy across the North America region
• Manage sales targets for your region and drive successful outcomes against key performance indicators
• Scout and nurture new leads, organizations, and stakeholders to drive platform usage

Client & Campaign Management

• Onboard and support new and existing accounts, helping charities and organizations plan and launch successful campaigns
• Train and coach fundraisers with a consultative, goal-oriented approach
• Build long-term relationships with high-value stakeholders, offering continued support and insights

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and coach a team of regional account managers to peak performance
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across operations, marketing, product, and customer success
• Attend face-to-face client meetings and regional events to build visibility and engagement

Core Competencies

• Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of managing teams and motivating individuals toward target achievement
• Sales & Account Management: Experience in both acquiring new clients and nurturing long-term accounts
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Able to craft and execute growth strategies, backed by data
• Communication Mastery: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with an ability to influence at all levels
• Process-Oriented: Detail-focused and able to improve systems and workflows
• Ethical & Professional: High standards in personal and professional conduct
• Collaborative Mindset: Skilled at working cross-functionally with diverse, global teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales, business development, or account management roles, preferably in the nonprofit or tech sectors
• Previous experience leading regional teams and executing growth strategies
• Understanding of the UK charity landscape and the fundraising ecosystem is a strong plus
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings, conferences, and company on-sites

Why Join LaunchGood?

• Mission-driven work that directly impacts communities around the world
• Fast-growing, agile environment with opportunities to lead and innovate
• Work with a global team passionate about good causes and Islamic values
• Flexible remote work setup with supportive leadership and team culture