Director, Regional Development- Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle and Portland

Director, Regional Development - Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle and Portland

Operations

Seattle, WA, USA

Posted on 06-23-2026

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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

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.

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.)

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.