Job Description

About BNI®:

Founded in 1985, BNI is the recognized worldwide leader in business networking. With over 10,800 chapters meeting every week in more than 77 countries, we have grown to 300,000 member-businesses. Strong leaders have tremendous earning potential and unlimited professional development opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a self-driven and well-organized President of BNI France and French Speaking Belgium who has a deep understanding of prospecting while building positive relationships, a proven experience developing and executing key growth strategies, and a commitment to provide leadership and support to our EDs (Franchisees) and RDs (Company Owned Regions) Coordinators in BNI France.

The ideal candidate (reporting to the President of Global Markets) will possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities, and good planning and organizational skills. This individual would lead overall membership growth in BNI France and French Speaking Belgium, streamline national operations, effectively and efficiently direct operational budget at the national level, drive revenue-producing results, direct our business strategy for BNI France and French Speaking Belgium, and enhance relations with internal stakeholders, staff, and surrounding communities.

This Role Entails the Following:

• Own and execute on the growth goals for BNI France and French Speaking Belgium on a membership and budget level
• Work in collaboration with Sr Director of Operations for France and FSB.
• Provide leadership to regional directors through management and implementation of membership and profitability goals
• Oversee national development and expansion
• Collaborate with Ed’s and RD’s to develop program ensuring we provide a consistent brand experience and deliver on our brand promise
• Prepare accurate and timely analyses capturing and communicate business results, variances, and performance trends
• Cultivate and maintain key relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and external partners

Minimum Experience & Education:

• A Master’s Degree is a requirement for this role
• 10+ years of proven experience in this or similar position
• 10+ years of financial management experience
• Post-secondary education, or a combination of education and work experience
• Excellent communication skills in French and English (oral and written)
• Outstanding organizational & time management skills with the proven ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Passionate about helping others to grow their business and generate a return on their investment
• Ability to gather and disseminate information quickly in a precise manner.
• History of project management

Background check and references required. 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.

BNI’s wonderful culture is based on Givers Gain® is lived out every day by our team and 300,000 members globally. Learn more at www.bni.com.

An equal opportunity employer.