Membership Development Director

Membership Director - Base Salary plus commission

Rochester, Minnesota

Position Description

Membership – To progress the Chamber’s membership development and retention strategy to grow business engagement in the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. This includes meeting or exceeding membership goals, educating members on engagement opportunities and the benefits of Chamber membership, and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and current Chamber members.

Programs & Publications – To promote and grow active partnerships with existing and new members, demonstrating the value the Chamber brings to their organization. Growing involvement in and support of Chamber publications and events, and encouraging member team engagement in the events and programs are priorities of this role.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Rochester, Minnesota. Benefits include 401k, dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off. Pay range is $55,000-$65,000 a year.

Responsibilities

Membership

• Achieve and maintain a monthly membership recruitment goals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic sales plan to grow the membership base of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Connect with existing members to encourage engagement and awareness of member benefits.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of membership retention initiatives.
  
  

Programs & Events

• Actively support and participate in Chamber events, including those events focused on growing member connections. Business After Hours, AM Espresso, and more.
• Development of a strategic sales plan to acquire and retain sponsorships for Chamber events and programs.
  
  

Publications

• Grow advertising in Chamber publications, both print and digital, and the Rochester Chamber website to meet revenue goals.
  
  

Committees

• Manage and support the Ambassador Committee of the Chamber.
  
  

Other

• The Membership Development Director must be visible and engaged in the community, attending Chamber events and being a positive representative of the Chamber in the Rochester community and surrounding area.
• Other duties as assigned by the president.
  
  

Required Skills

The ideal professional for this role will possess:

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience and ability to effectively communicate with various audiences, listen, speak, write, present, and interact appropriately with public and private individuals and groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with business members.
• Knowledge of business-to-business sales practices.
• Knowledge of event planning and promotion.
• Creativity and strategic thinking.
• Strong organizational practices to ensure project timelines and standards are met.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  
  

This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and sales experience. Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, PowerPoint, and Word experience are welcome, and will be considered when choosing the best applicant for this position.

About The Rochester Chamber

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is a business member organization dedicated to providing resources, information, advocacy, and opportunities to connect to the Rochester area business community.