Area Director: Growth & Chapter Leadership

Business Network International; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BNI in the United States market seeks an Area Director to lead revenue and membership growth, retention, and overall performance within the assigned market. The AD acts as the business leader of the area, developing and executing strategic growth plans to increase Chapter performance, strengthen Member engagement, and expand BNI’s market presence.

You will oversee Director Consultants and Ambassadors, coach for performance, and ensure chapters achieve measurable business results while driving

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual growth strategies to achieve Membership, retention, launch, and revenue goals.
• Drive market expansion and penetration opportunities and oversee new Chapter development initiatives.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective Members, Chapter opportunities, and leadership talent.
• Drive net Membership growth through strategic recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, Chapter performance metrics, and business reports to identify opportunities and risks.
• Partner with Regional Development to develop and execute area growth plans aligned with market objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Growth strategy

Sales & marketing

People coaching

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

BNI in the United States market seeks an Area Director to lead revenue and membership growth, retention, and overall performance within the assigned market. The AD acts as the business leader of the area, developing and executing strategic growth plans to increase Chapter performance, strengthen Member engagement, and expand BNI’s market presence.

You will oversee Director Consultants and Ambassadors, coach for performance, and ensure chapters achieve measurable business results while driving