Launch Director Consultant – Lansing, MI

Business Networking International; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Business Networking International is seeking a Launch Director Consultant in Lansing, MI. This part-time role involves generating leads, driving sales, and coaching members to create profitable networks. Candidates should have a high school degree and 2+ years of sales experience. Strong communication and time management skills are crucial, along with proficiency in MS Office. The position requires non-traditional hours to meet prospects' needs and aims to achieve sales and profit goals for the region.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience in sales preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in customer support and account management.

Responsibilities

• Achieve established sales and profit goals through prospecting.
• Educate and sell to prospects the benefits of BNI’s services.
• Develop and implement effective sales pipeline and recruitment strategy.

Skills

Sales expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Launch Director Consultant – Lansing, MI

USA

Posted on 05-04-2026

Job Description

Overview

Position Summary:

Launch Director Consultants (“Launch DCs”) are enthusiastic and driven outside sales representatives that generate leads and drive sales by coaching prospectiveMembershowto form powerful and profitable networks. TheLaunch DCis critical to the growth and success of a BNI Region, functions as the primary resource of a forming Chapter, and is actively engaged in sales, marketing, recruiting, coaching, goal setting, and project management. This position works 20-25 hours perweekmaximum with 80% oftimefocused on driving sales and sales maintenance. Position may require working non-traditional hours (evenings & weekends) to successfully meet prospecting and new Members’ needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieve BNI established sales and profit goals through prospecting and closing sales outside of their home office by attending community events, coffee shops, job sites, and other networking events at a minimum of 3 hours per week
• Educate and sell to in-person and virtual prospects and potential applicants the professional and financial benefits of BNI’s services on a weekly basis
• Close sale transactions after in-person and virtual prospect meetings to reduce Membership churn while maximizing Membership value
• Develop and implement, with manager, an effective sales pipeline and recruitment strategy to convert prospects to Members
• Maintain accurate and current records of all sales leads (launch prospects), including prospects’ information, and Member accounts within company software
• Coach applicants to learn, follow, and achieve key milestones
• Foster a positive relationship between Forming Chapters and the Regional Support Team prior to support transition
• Participate in Weekly Success Calls to report status, successes, and challenges
• Other tasks and elements as communicated by BNI’s US Core Leadership
• Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Relationship Building
• Leadership
• Influence
• Strategic Thinking

Required Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• 2+ years’ professional work experience in sales, preferred
• Experience in customer support and account management
• Strong time management, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Organized & Detail-Oriented
• Communication & Negotiation
• Commitment to Customer & Employee Excellence

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantlyto 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 part-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.