Area Director: Growth, Leadership & Member Impact

Business Network International; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Network International in the United States is seeking an Area Director (AD) to drive revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within their assigned market. The AD leads a team of Directors and Ambassadors, creating a culture of accountability, performance, and excellence while leveraging data-driven decision making to achieve measurable results.

The role emphasizes coaching, strategic growth planning, and market expansion to strengthen Member

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for business growth or operational results.
• 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.
• 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 oversee new Chapter development initiatives.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective Members and leadership talent.
• Drive Membership growth through recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead onboarding, training, and professional development for area team members.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Chapters have strategic growth plans for Member success and sustainability.
• Monitor budgets and resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Growth strategy

Sales leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Job description

Business Network International in the United States is seeking an Area Director (AD) to drive revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within their assigned market. The AD leads a team of Directors and Ambassadors, creating a culture of accountability, performance, and excellence while leveraging data-driven decision making to achieve measurable results.

The role emphasizes coaching, strategic growth planning, and market expansion to strengthen Member