Now Hiring - North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce - Professional Services Account Executive in North Little Rock, AR

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Job Description: MeMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Director of Membership Development is responsible for recruiting new members and membership retention for the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. Duties include ensuring that members are aware of services and benefits of the organization and training and development of members to ensure appropriate utilization services are offered. The Director will serve as liaison to committees/programs/events as assigned.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Membership Recruitment
• Recruit new members into The Chamber by establishing presentations to fit each organization /companys needs and ensure the presentation is communicated effectively so they will have a clear understanding of benefits received for the membership.
• Generate Leads from the Leads groups, Vanguard member referrals, Board of Directors and Executive referrals as well as through periodicals, social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
• Maintain and schedule appointments; follow up with those Member Prospects within two weeks or appropriate timeframe for that business
• Generate Marketing Packets used in presentations
• Ensure appropriate materials are always up to date and available
• Delivery of membership plaque and material to the new member
• Cold Calls (15 Daily) unless Chamber events listed on page 2 need attention

• Membership Retention
• Offer and coordinate with businesses to establish date for Ribbon Cutting to help business gain visibility within the Chamber and community
• Coordinate Staff and City Officials to attend Ribbon Cutting/Ground Breakings
• Establish Retention Plan
• Call on all members throughout the year and develop relationship with member
• Determine needs that are/are not being met by organization and ensure member is aware of services offered by The Chamber
• Offer Chamber Check Videos to any current member
• Must wait 90 days from drop date to count as new member sale
• Extend personal invitation to various events.

• Public Relations
• Always be the face of The Chamber when at the office or in the community
• Work with the Communications Coordinator in preparation and distribution of communications to the membership and general public.

• Marketing
• General - Assist Communications Coordinator with marketing events to the Membership such as programs, invitations, social media, various media insertions, etc.

• Events
• Bowling for Business
• Commercial Real Estate Luncheon
• Golf Tournament
• Membership Drive
• New Member Orientation
• Oaklawn Kick-Off Banquet
• Committees & Activities
• Attend all Chamber functions and perform duties as required; Maintain accurate list of committees & members
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned Committees/Programs/Events:

Vanguard:

• Work with Vanguard on activities and programs
• Oversee Committee meeting notifications; meeting minutes and agendas; and maintain committee record of attendance for all functions, etc.
• Coordinate ribbon cuttings, grand openings, ground breakings
• Coordinate Volunteer Opportunities for Vanguard members for each of our Luncheons or events
• Coordinate Operation Thank You packets, directory books, membership insert, window cling, verification form

Leads Group:

• Work with other staff members on growing and administration of the (2) Leads groups.
• Oversee one of the groups including: meeting notifications, presenter schedule, maintaining records of leads given/received, attendance and 1-2-1s.

New Member Orientation:

• Facilitate new member orientations, four (4 times) a year
• Set agenda/talking points
• Coordinate Sponsor of event and availability to speak each time
• Send out notification to Chamber membership to invite new members to attend

Other Responsibilities:

Assist where needed with other special events including Business After Hours, FYI Luncheons, A Night at the Rep, Golf Tournament, YP 2ndTuesday Socials, Oaklawn Kick-Off Banquet, NLR Public Service Awards Banquet, Arkansas Womens Hall of Fame Banquet, Arkansas Scholars, A.L.P.S, Baggo for Business, Bowling for Business.

Community Activities:

Join various organizations that aid community, but do not interfere with Chamber activities.

Skills Required:

i.e., Self-starter; Multi-task oriented; Communication skills: oral, written, presentation; Organizational skills; Staff Development; Multi-task oriented; Flexible; Detailed oriented; Excel spreadsheets; General knowledge of Chamber membership database

Knowledge Requirements:

Computer operation and maintenance, Computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, Chamber Atlas database

Office machine skills: Fax, copier, and postage machine

Exempt Status: Base + Commission of sales

Job Requirements: Own car with appropriate liability insurance

Job Benefits: Health, dental and eye Insurance. 401k.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,655.29 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person