Position Summary:

ASAE Business Services, Inc. (ABSI), the wholly owned subsidiary of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Director of Business Services to lead the development and expansion of new business lines, with a particular focus on Association Career Headquarters (ACHQ), ABSI’s career center. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, revenue growth, and value creation for the association community through strategic partnerships, product development, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Development

- Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities aligned with ABSI’s mission and growth strategy.
- Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform product development and positioning.
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new business lines, including ACHQ and other emerging services.

ACHQ Program Leadership

- Serve as the primary business lead for ACHQ, overseeing its strategic direction, partner relationships, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance ACHQ’s value proposition and market reach.
- Monitor industry trends in careers and workforce to ensure ACHQ remains competitive and innovative.

Partnership and Relationship Management

- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with vendors, service providers, and association leaders.
- Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring alignment with ABSI’s goals and compliance standards.
- Represent ABSI at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to promote business services and thought leadership.

Operational Oversight and Performance Management

- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards for assigned business lines.
- Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track progress and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with marketing, finance, legal, and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in business development, product management, or strategic partnerships, preferably in the association, nonprofit, or fintech sectors.
- Demonstrated success in launching and scaling new business lines or services.
- Strong understanding of job boards, career resources, skill development tools, and business models.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and delivering value to mission-driven organizations.

Why Join ABSI?

At ABSI, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that empowers associations to thrive through innovative business solutions. We offer a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the association community.

Benefits Offered:

• Flexible Work from Home Arrangements
• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, Vision +
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC Plans
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Company Paid Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal Computer Purchase Program

About American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)

Our organizational members are trade associations and individual membership societies that represent almost every sector of the economy and countless professions. Our 42,000 individual members—association professionals and industry partners—lead, manage, and work in or partner with organizations in more than a dozen association management disciplines, from executive management to finance to technology. Together, they represent 7,300 organizations and create a vibrant community that makes the world smarter, safer, and better every day. With support of the ASAE Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. ASAE Business Services, Inc. (ABSI), ASAE’s wholly-owned subsidiary, provides business solutions to the association community that help associations grow and prosper, save time and money, and simplify the business of running an association.

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