Director, Global Membership & Engagement

WEConnect International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WEConnect International is seeking a Director, Global Membership & Engagement to drive growth and engagement of its global membership community. The role focuses on recruiting new members, nurturing relationships with existing members, and delivering valued programs to procurement, ESG, and supply chain leaders worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have extensive business development experience, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to engage senior leaders from global

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in business development, membership growth, corporate engagement, or partnerships.
• Experience with large corporations, multinational organizations, or global institutions.
• Understanding of procurement, supply chains, inclusive sourcing, or ESG initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and grow global membership including corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies.
• Lead relationship management with procurement, supply chain, ESG, and inclusive sourcing leaders.
• Represent WEConnect International at global conferences and industry events.

Skills

Business Development

Membership Growth

Corporate Engagement

CRM (HubSpot/Salesforce)

Stakeholder Management

Public Speaking

Job description

Director, Global Membership & Engagement

WEConnect International, Northwest Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About this position

WEConnect International is a global nonprofit that helps women-owned businesses succeed in local and global markets by connecting them with major corporations and institutions committed to inclusive sourcing.

Our members include multinational corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies - such as global companies, development banks, and public sector organizations that collectively represent more than $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Through their engagement with WEConnect International, these organizations expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs while strengthening global supply chains.

About the role

The Director, Global Membership & Engagement, plays a central role in advancing this mission by leading the growth and engagement of WEConnect International's global membership community. Membership represents the organization's largest source of revenue, making this role critical to sustaining and expanding WEConnect International's global impact.

This position is responsible for recruiting new members, maintaining strong relationships with existing members, and ensuring the organization delivers meaningful value to procurement, supply chain, ESG, and supply chain leaders seeking to expand opportunities for women-owned businesses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business development and relationship management skills, along with an understanding of how large organizations operate - particularly in procurement, supply chains, inclusive sourcing, and ESG initiatives. This individual will be comfortable engaging senior leaders from global corporations and institutions and representing WEConnect International in international forums and industry events.

What you'll do

Growing Global Membership

• Identify, cultivate, and recruit new members globally, including corporations, multilateral institutions, and government agencies.
• Build relationships with procurement, supply chain, ESG, and inclusive sourcing leaders.
• Manage and track a pipeline of prospective members using CRM systems such as HubSpot.
• Clearly communicate the strategic and business value of WEConnect International membership.
• Meet membership recruitment and revenue targets.
• Serve as a primary relationship manager for members.
• Maintain strong connections with procurement and inclusive sourcing leaders.
• Ensure members receive the programs, insights, and connections promised through membership.
• Monitor member satisfaction and identify opportunities to deepen engagement and improve retention.
• Encourage member participation in WEConnect programs, events, and initiatives.

Represent WEConnect International Globally

• Represent the organization at global conferences, trade fairs, and industry events.
• Deliver presentations to procurement and leadership audiences.
• Promote the business case for inclusive sourcing.
• Expand WEConnect International's visibility within global supply chain and procurement communities.

Support Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Engagement

• Identify opportunities for corporate sponsorships and collaborative initiatives.
• Support partnerships that strengthen the WEConnect International ecosystem.
• Work with leadership to expand strategic relationships with organizations committed to inclusive supply chains.

Contribute to Strategy and Organizational Growth

• Support annual and long-term strategies for membership growth.
• Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen membership services.
• Collaborate across teams to improve programs and offerings for members.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in business development, membership growth, corporate engagement, or partnerships.
• Experience working with large corporations, multinational organizations, or global institutions.
• Understanding of procurement, supply chains, inclusive sourcing, or ESG initiatives.
• Proven ability to generate revenue through memberships, partnerships, or strategic engagement.
• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to represent the organization at conferences and global industry events.
• Passion for advancing women's economic empowerment and inclusive business practices.