Director, Regional Development - East

Bni Global Llc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BNI seeks a Director, Regional Development - East to guide regional growth by coaching field leaders, launching new chapters, and aligning regional activities with BNI's growth strategy. Working with Area Directors and US Core leadership, you will provide strategic guidance and operational support.

The role emphasizes dotted-line influence, high-impact coaching, performance monitoring, and talent development across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regional or business development roles.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong understanding of performance management principles.
• Self-starter with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience dealing with conflict and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned to BNI priorities.
• Coach field leaders to grow regional pipelines and launch new chapters.
• Identify regional opportunities and address performance gaps.
• Ensure Launch Director engagement during first 90 days post-launch.
• Support growth initiatives including market discovery meetings and strategic relationships.
• Provide field coaching on execution, prioritization, and performance.
• Monitor regional trends and recommend improvements.
• Support development of high-performing regional teams and talent.

Skills

Regional development

Team leadership

Communication

Influence

Performance management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Self-motivation

Job description

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Director, Regional Development - East

TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1806

Position Summary:

The Director, Regional Development supports the growth and performance of assigned BNI regions by coaching and enabling field leaders to effectively launch and grow chapters. Working in close partnership with Area Directors, Launch Directors, and US Core leadership, the role provides strategic guidance, operational support, and field-based insight to strengthen execution.

This role operates with dotted-line influence, coaching best practices, identifying gaps, and driving consistency across regions, while aligning regional activities to BNI’s overall growth strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

Regional Strategy and Growth (Pipeline, Launch, Growth through First 90 Days)

• Support the development and execution of regional growth strategies aligned to BNI priorities
• Coach and guide field leaders on proven strategies to regional pipeline development, recruiting a strong launch team and launching new chapters
• Identify regional opportunities and gaps, providing coaching and recommendations to improve performance and outcomes
• Ensure Launch Director engagement throughout the first 90 days post Launch, in support of the Area Director.

Business Development and Market Expansion

• Support growth initiatives including prospecting, market discovery meetings, and related training efforts
• Identify and share proven strategies that drive successful chapter and regional expansion
• Partner with leaders to identify and cultivate strategic relationships that support growth

Field Coaching and Operational Effectiveness

• Provide field level coaching to Area Directors and Launch Directors on execution, prioritization, and performance
• Assisting Area Directors on operational practices, including Launch Director weekly strategy calls, huddles and direct training opportunities, to improve consistency and effectiveness
• Monitor regional performance trends and recommend adjustments to improve results

Performance Monitoring and Alignment

• Partner with senior leadership to review KPIs, track progress, and identify areas requiring intervention
• Support implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts across regions
• Ensure alignment with organizational standards, processes, and compliance expectations

Talent Support and Capability Development

• Support the development of high-performing teams by coaching leaders and strengthening field capability, rather than directly managing staff
• Guide and mentor field leaders on performance expectations, role clarity, and effective practices
• Support efforts to recruit, develop, and retain regional launch talent in alignment with business goals
• Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission
• Coaching
• Influence
• Accountability & Integrity
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Performance Management

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regional or business development roles.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong understanding of performance management principles.
• Self-starter with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience dealing with conflict and problem-solving.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of BNI programs and operations
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop launch teams.
• Experience managing teams in membership organizations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: (Working Conditions apply globally. The Physical Demands section is included to meet U.S. regulatory expectations and may not apply to individuals located outside the United States.)

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

This is a full‑time position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.