Director, Acadiana Regional Growth & Partnerships

Sweeping Corporation of America; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with employer contributions

Paid parental leave

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

The Regional Director, Business Development will lead the growth engine across Acadiana, building relationships with business owners, executives, and economic leaders to translate market insight into opportunities for the Gayle Benson Team of Businesses.

Based in Lafayette, this senior contributor drives pipeline, coordinates with portfolio units, and delivers measurable revenue outcomes through strategic introductions, due diligence, and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Established network in Acadiana region and track record of turning relationships into opportunities.
• 10+ years in economic development, executive-level business development, or related fields.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to assess commercial potential across industries.
• Ability to listen, ask insightful questions, and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships with business owners, executives, economic development orgs, chambers, lenders, utilities, civic leaders, advisers, and industry leaders.
• Monitor regional activity and identify opportunities and key decision-makers.
• Initiate conversations, assess needs and fit, and move opportunities through appropriate teams.
• Coordinate introductions and ensure continuity while avoiding duplicate outreach.
• Keep records of contacts, opportunities, ownership, next steps, and outcomes; report progress and results.

Skills

Networking

Relationship management

Business development

Strategic communication

Market analysis

Independent/conflict resolution

Job description

The Regional Director, Business Development will lead the growth engine across Acadiana, building relationships with business owners, executives, and economic leaders to translate market insight into opportunities for the Gayle Benson Team of Businesses.

Based in Lafayette, this senior contributor drives pipeline, coordinates with portfolio units, and delivers measurable revenue outcomes through strategic introductions, due diligence, and timely execution.