Director, Regional Development – Texas

Business Network International; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Business Network International is seeking a Director of Regional Development to drive growth and performance across assigned US regions by coaching field leaders, launching new chapters, and aligning regional activities with BNI’s growth strategy.

You will partner with Area Directors and US Core leadership to provide strategic guidance, monitor KPIs, and develop high-performing teams through mentorship, training, and effective problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in regional or business development roles.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong understanding of performance management.
• Self-starter with organizational and leadership strengths.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned to BNI priorities.
• Coach field leaders on pipeline development and launching new chapters.
• Identify regional gaps and provide coaching to improve performance.
• Ensure Launch Director engagement in the first 90 days after Launch.
• Support growth initiatives including prospecting and market discovery meetings.
• Identify and cultivate strategic relationships to support growth.
• Provide field coaching on execution, prioritization and performance.
• Monitor KPIs and align regions with organizational standards.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Regional growth leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Influence

Performance management

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

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.

The annual base salary for this position is $95,000 – $110,000 USD. This range represents the established salary range for the role.

This position is also eligible for annual bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market considerations.

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program,

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• disability coverage
• life insurance
• HSA
• EAP
• and other benefits subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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.