The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has an opening on its team for a Member Program Manager. The Chamber is a non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 1,600 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. The GNCC is dedicated to helping businesses and organizations succeed in order to ensure the long-term prosperity of the Niagara region. This position is responsible for selling Chamber memberships, member-facing programs, and marketing/advertising opportunities to both existing members and non-members, providing detailed information on various programs offered through the GNCC. This position reports directly to the CEO and President.
Compensation: A competitive compensation package will be provided with base salary plus commission.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain contact with existing Chamber members and constantly build and acquire new members
- Develop member proposals outlining engagement options for businesses
- Achieve budgeted revenue goals through effectively developing sound l/t partnerships
- Actively seek new businesses and follow-up appropriately
- Ensure that deadlines are met, targets are achieved and successful business relationships are maintained
- Support and participate in Chamber events and programs
- Work renewal accounts and target major accounts as assigned
- Assist Chamber members in taking full advantage of their membership
- Effectively communicate with members and potential members
Qualifications:
- Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Minimum of 2—5 years of successful sales experience
- A self-starter and proven problem solver
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Effective social media strategist
- Must have/maintain a dependable vehicle
- Ability to work with new businesses
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Can think outside the box to offer new ideas, concepts, solutions, etc.
- Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information
- Must be a team player that works well in an adapting environment
- College diploma or University degree in business, marketing and/or sales preferred
- Passionate customer service advocate
- Must have the ability to foster the values of member relations
Please submit resume by Monday, May 15th to Mishka Balsom, CEO and President, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
One St. Paul St., Suite 103, St. Catharines 905-684-2361 www.gncc.ca