Area Director

BNI Global

Area Director driving Membership growth and business performance in assigned market. Leading a team to execute strategic growth plans for BNI.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving revenue and membership growth through strategic planning and execution. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, analyze market trends, and implement performance management strategies to achieve measurable business outcomes.

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Business Growth LeadershipGrowth Strategy DevelopmentTeam Coaching and DevelopmentAnalytical Decision-MakingSales and Marketing Expertise

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Hard Skills

Revenue Growth StrategiesMembership Retention TechniquesMarket AnalysisPerformance Metrics EvaluationKPI DevelopmentBusiness ReportingStrategic RecruitmentVisitor Conversion StrategiesOnboarding and TrainingChapter Development Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetResults-Oriented Leadership

Industry Keywords

Market ExpansionHigh-Performance CultureContinuous ImprovementBusiness ReviewsBNI Systems and Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Senior Director of US CORE
Responsible for driving revenue growth, Membership growth, retention, and overall business performance within their assigned market
Develop and execute annual growth strategies to achieve Membership, retention, launch, and revenue goals
Drive market expansion and penetration opportunities and oversee new Chapter development initiatives
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective Members, Chapter opportunities, and leadership talent
Drive net Membership growth through strategic recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives
Analyze market trends, Chapter performance metrics, and business reports to identify opportunities and risks
Partner with Regional Development to develop and execute area growth plans aligned with market objectives
Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures for Directors, Ambassadors, and Launch Directors
Coach team members to improve results in Chapter growth, retention, visitor conversion, leadership development, and Member engagement
Utilize reporting and analytics to evaluate Chapter health, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective action plans
Foster a high-performance culture focused on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
Conduct regular business reviews to assess progress toward area goals and strategic initiatives
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing Directors, Ambassadors, and Launch Directors
Lead onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives for all area team members
Support Chapter leadership teams in executing growth, visitor attraction, and Member development strategies
Ensure consistent execution of BNI systems, standards, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership experience with responsibility for business growth, sales performance, or operational results
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute growth strategies that achieve measurable business outcomes
Strong understanding of sales, marketing, customer retention, and performance management principles
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical and business decision-making skills with the ability to interpret data and drive action
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented approach to leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Maintains an active field-based presence with approximately 60% travel within the assigned market
Work is performed across office, home office, and field environments, including meetings, events, and on-site chapter support
The role requires regular computer use, including repetitive hand and wrist motion, and the ability to view and analyze information on a screen for extended periods
May occasionally lift or move items up to ten pounds