Business Development Manager

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Handle the Membership department, including the enrollment of new

• members, retention of existing members, and the management of the
• Membership & Networking committees.
• 2. Management of membership budget, development, and execution.
• 3. Generate business and revenue opportunities for the Chamber.
• 4. Achieve membership goals and grow the overall chamber membership (paid
• membership).
• 5. Prospect, qualify leads, and conduct sales presentations resulting in new
• members.
• 6. Oversight and management of all membership programs within the
• chamber, including but not limited to: Chamber Ambassadors, Ribbon
• Cuttings, New Member Orientation.
• 7. Possess expert knowledge of the chambers database and all member
• benefits and business strategies.
• 8. Conduct regular membership retention calls.
• 9. Represent the chamber at community events, functions, and meetings.
• 10. Staff chamber events and programs as appropriate.
• 11. Improve new member involvement and engagement in chamber activities.
• 12. All other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelors degree or an Associates degree with at least two years of related

• experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• experience. College coursework in business, communications, sales, marketing
• or related field is a plus.
• 2. 2 years experience in a selling role, with demonstrated sales results. Prefer
• individuals with experience in not-for-profit membership driven organizations;
• Some travel required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 1. Customer Service & Relationship Management able to personally provide
• high level of interactive service to the membership base, building relationships and
• a referral network globally.
• 2. Team Orientation & Interpersonal highly motivated, passionate, and creative
• Team player with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• With all levels within and external to the organization.
• 3. Communication able to effectively and persuasively express oneself verbally and
• in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic
• and tactful manner.
• 4. Marketing Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal
• sales skills with demonstrated skills in the design and execution of marketing
• and communication activities.
• 5. Organization & Time Management able to work independently with minimal
• supervision and a high degree of self-motivation and self-direction. Able to
• plan, schedule, and organize a professional schedule to complete actions within
• established deadlines, handling multiple priorities with strong attention to
• detail in a high-pressure environment.
• 6. Sales Results proven ability to achieve a high level of success signing on new
• members/investors and retaining current members, meet and exceed
• membership/investor targets, develop new members/investors, and manage
• relationships with key members/investors.
• 7. Systems & Software proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.