Director of Business and Community Engagement - Fort Worth, TX
18 days ago
Fort Worth
Job Description BBB Heart of Texas Director of Business & Community Engagement FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Communications & Member Relations Compensation: Starting at $79,602 Location Requirement: Fort Worth Region only We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. *BBB participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in U.S. Why BBB? At BBB Serving the Heart of Texas, we are more than a trusted name—we are a mission-driven organization committed to advancing marketplace trust. We foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, work-life balance, and continuous growth! Who are you? BBB Heart of Texas is seeking a seasoned professional to serve as BBB’s senior market-facing leader in the Fort Worth region. This is a highly visible, director-level position requiring someone who can quickly establish credibility, high-level stakeholder relationships, and translate strategic connections into measurable organizational outcomes. About the position As a Director of Business & Community Engagement, you are responsible for driving strategic business development, revenue growth, and community partnerships. This role focuses on cultivating high-value relationships, generating qualified opportunities, and advancing accreditation, sponsorship, and long-term engagement objectives while strengthening BBB’s media visibility, credibility, and impact within the community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Business Development & Revenue Support: • Lead business development efforts in the Fort Worth market by identifying, cultivating, and advancing opportunities that support accreditation growth, sponsorships, and strategic initiatives., • Engage prospective businesses through relationship-based outreach, warm introductions, referrals, and community presence., • Conduct high-level value conversations with business leaders to communicate the benefits of BBB Accreditation and partnership., • Close select accreditation opportunities when appropriate and coordinate seamless handoff to Business Development Representatives., • Maintain a working pipeline of active opportunities aligned with organizational goals.Development & Partnerships:, • Build and manage strategic relationships with chambers, economic development organizations, industry associations, nonprofits, and civic leaders., • Identify sponsorship, partnerships, and collaborative programming opportunities that support revenue, visibility, and mission impact., • Work closely with the Development team to surface prospects for sponsorships, events, and long-term partnerships., • Represent BBB in high-level stakeholder conversations where credibility, trust, and relationship depth are critical.Community Engagement & Brand Leadership:, • Serve as a senior BBB ambassador across the Fort Worth market through speaking engagements, networking events, business visits, and public appearances., • Maintain a visible presence at community events, industry forums, and leadership gatherings., • Support earned media efforts by identifying story opportunities, participating in interviews, and coordinating with the Communications team., • Serve as an on-camera spokesperson for the organization when needed.Internal Collaboration & Reporting:, • Provide consistent lead intelligence and market insights for Sales, Development, Communications, and Executive Leadership., • Submit weekly activity and Impact reports outlining meetings, pipeline movement, partnerships, and outcomes., • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective execution.Additional Duties:, • Support regional events, initiatives, and leadership priorities as assigned., • Assist with local investigations or business escalations as needed., • Uphold BBB’s mission, values, and standards in all interactions., • Proven ability to build relationships that lead to revenue, partnerships, or strong strategic outcomes., • Strong business acumen and comfort navigating executive-level conversations., • Excellent public speaking, presentation, and professional communication skills., • Ability to influence outcomes without relying solely on transactional sales., • Highly organized with the ability to manage a development pipeline and community calendar., • Comfortable in representing the organization publicly, including on camera and at high-profile events. Education and Experience:, • Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related fields., • Minimum of five years of experience in business development, partnerships, community engagement, or sales-adjacent leadership roles.Perks, • Medical and additional benefit packages are available., • Group rates for health, dental, and vision coverage for dependents., • Tax-free Flex Spending Account/Health Savings Account, • 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match and immediate vesting., • Free Employee Assistance Programs VTub58C2gV