Welcome To Oakville Chamber of Commerce - Applying For The Director, Membership Sales Position

Job Title:   Director, Membership Sales

Hours:       Full time, permanent

Reports to:       President & CEO

Salary Range:   $55/70,000

Location:           Oakville, Ontario

 

The award-winning Oakville Chamber of Commerce representative of 900 member businesses of all sizes and sectors is seeking a dynamic, high energy and self-motivated Account Manager, Membership Sales to join our team.  Responsibilities include new member sales, up sells and membership retention as directed by the President & CEO. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and have demonstrated sales experience in a member based organization.  This position works collaboratively with the Chamber Team to best meet the needs of new and existing members.

Why join our team?

• Unlimited vacation
• Great benefits
• Half-day Fridays in the summer
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Team birthday lunches
• Opportunity to meet business and political leaders from across the country
• Performance bonuses

Sales & Retention

• Identify prospective Chamber members and implement a monthly sales plan;
• Develop metrics with the President: sales, member visits, calls, and member conversions;
• Develop a thorough understanding of the various Chamber membership levels and the benefits each provides a business;
• Develop a retention strategy and work with Chamber Staff to strengthen membership renewal;
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the Chamber and its various programs and promote to the membership;
• Participate in various Chamber meetings, events and activities;
• Represent the Chamber at community events to enhance the Chamber brand within the community;
• Always represent the Chamber professionally and positively.

 

Other Duties

• Assist with events as required;
• Database maintenance;
• Support Chamber advocacy work;
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

 

Preferred Background, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum three years sales experience;
• Membership sales and membership based organization experience preferred;

• Thorough knowledge of Oakville business community and Chamber preferred;

• Excellent presentation skills;
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, Constant Contact, Database Programs and Social Media Channels;
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills.

             

 

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated with B2B sales experience;
• Excellence in relationship building and relationship sales;
• Ability to set and meet goals;
• Excellent selling and closing skills;
• Strong sales and prioritizing focus;
• Excellent follow up skills;
• Excellent networking skills.

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