Business Development Area Manager

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is a recognized leader in business, community and economic development. Due to our rapid growth, an exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate. This is a dynamic, fast-paced and friendly environment that will suit an energetic and strategic thinker with solid networking and communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a respected company in the region.

As a Business Development Area Manager, you’ll work as a trusted and integral team member responsible for researching new business opportunities, finding new clients and keeping the current business membership engaged. This is a challenging role that will deliver great rewards to the right applicant.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid holidays and PTO.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Recruits new members through telephone and in-person contact; completes prospecting calls, provides membership materials, answers questions, and closes sales.

Retains current members through regular contact, provision of specific member services and programs.

Sells advertising & sponsorships for various Chamber outlets such as the eMagazine, events, website, relocation packets, maps, etc.

Ensures new member and renewing member applications and invoicing are completed correctly and within time limits.

May serve as a staff liaison to Chamber committees or groups as assigned.

Participates in meetings and other events as assigned.

Completes all other duties as assigned or required.

Performance Measures

Timeliness of response/processing

Number of prospect calls/visits

Number of retentions calls/visits

Number of new members

Cost reduction or containment within area of responsibility

Increase in Knowledge/Skills such as social media, small business needs and overall Chamber operations.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, Marketing or related field preferred AND three year’s B2B or service provider sales experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Association or chamber of commerce experience preferred.

Required Knowledge

Principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services

Marketing strategy and tactics, sales techniques, and sales control systems

Business and personal computers, and customer tracking and spreadsheet software applications

Customer service standards and protocols

Required Skills

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior or accept alternate viewpoints

Actively looking for ways to help people and provide services and programs to meet member’s needs

Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines

Understanding, and applying relevant information, rules, policies, procedures, and other forms of data

Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public and others seeking information about the Chamber’s functions, membership, and activities

Operating a personal computer utilizing specialized software and entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy

Operating a telephone for member communications

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public

Effective verbal and written communications; bi-lingual preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment

Constant sitting, seeing, listening, and talking is required to perform the primary duties and responsibilities

Frequent standing and walking are required to perform the primary duties and responsibilities

Occasional driving, climbing, bending, kneeling, and carrying and lifting objects up to 25 pounds is required to perform the primary duties and responsibilities

Must have reliable transportation

Must be a U.S. citizen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year DOE

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Location: In-Person

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