Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Chief Executive Officer
Claremont Chamber of Commerce, Claremont, California, United States, 91711
SUMMARY:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide high profile leadership, vision, guidance and strategic direction for the programs and personnel of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. The CEO will facilitate and lead staff and board efforts to achieve the mission and goals of the Chamber as approved by the Board of Directors. The CEO has full responsibility for profit and loss (P&L). The CEO will demonstrate knowledge and expertise on economic development principles, the regional economy, political environment, marketing and branding concepts, membership sales, and the opportunities and challenges to the growth and prosperity of large and small employers in the region. The CEO will demonstrate openness to ideas from a variety of sources and focus on achieving “best in class” outcomes. The successful candidate for this position must be a leader and a passionate advocate for driving the Chamber to achieve standards of excellence. They will be a highly collaborative leader with the ability to successfully manage current programs while developing new programs and strategic initiatives for the Chamber and forming mutually beneficial partnerships with other business and community organizations within the region and state. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Management: Identify and create opportunities to grow the Chamber and support the business community through innovative ideas and practices. Responsible for all strategic planning and organizational policy as developed in concert with the board of directors. Responsible for planning, organizing, and execution of board and executive committee meetings with the chair of the board. Aggressively develop and execute sponsorship fundraising strategies which further the mission and financial resources of the Chamber. Develop the long-term goals and direction of the Chamber to continuously support the growth and development of business success in Claremont. Align and coordinate the Chamber with other economic development groups and like-minded organizations to develop programs and sponsorships that are mutually beneficial. Develop a long-term strategic plan and annual business plan with measurable objectives for delivery of successful outcomes on all Chamber events, projects and programs; align objectives with annual budget revenue and expense projections. Provide oversight, support and direction to ongoing programs at the Chamber. Communicate regularly to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on Chamber programs and activities, and other issues relevant to the success of the Chamber. Generate relationships and maintain effective contact with federal, state, and local officials as well as other business and community organizations pertinent to or aligned with Chamber projects or programs. Develop and maintain professional relationships with business and community organizations, local and state government, executive staff and elected officials. Financial Management: Oversee the general finances of the Chamber. Develop an annual budget for the Chamber’s operations that delineates projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate. Lead, direct and develop Chamber’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns. Facilitate the Chamber’s position as a leading “Voice of Business” in Claremont with local government and media outlets. Represent and promote the Chamber and its policies and objectives in a variety of public forums, including with federal, state and local government elected leaders, partnering organizations and individual businesses. Create messages related to public policy positions of the Chamber that will articulate the impact on the economy and/or the health and welfare of businesses in the region. Develop strategic direction and execute strategies related to marketing and communications to ensure that all Chamber members and the public are informed of the Chamber’s activities and achievements and role in the community. Increase the exposure of the Chamber through the effective use of public media (e.g., op-ed columns, articles on Chamber issues and the publications of the Chamber). Develop ongoing relationships with target media, reporters and editorial writers. Achieve and maintain high visibility in the community to create awareness and increase the perception of value of the programs and services and the political influence of the Chamber. Oversee development of marketing messages, collateral materials and website content for the Chamber of Commerce and Discover Claremont. Personnel Management: Oversee the management of the Chamber staff including hiring, firing, performance reviews, salary and benefits administration, policy and general supervision. Coach and develop the internal team to attain consistent, highly effective performance. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, better business practices and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Continue supervision of internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor staff activity and performance against goals. Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration and professional standards for the organization. Build accountability into the culture. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
10 to 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience which could include private industry, trade associations, economic development and/or related public sector or not-for-profit organizations. A proven successful executive with the ability to provide dynamic internal and external leadership to the Chamber to achieve revenue objectives, budgeted annual gross and net revenue, and other program and financial goals within the annual business plan. Knowledge and understanding of the business community, economic development and political dynamics within the Claremont area. A successful senior level executive with a demonstrated record of delivering results in line with the objectives of the strategic plan. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business or political strategies and manage the tactical execution to achieve results. A business person with a track record of involvement at the leadership level in community organizations, trade associations and public sector organizations. An excellent internal leader recognized for the ability to develop, motivate and build functional teams that regularly achieve and maintain superior levels of performance. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a credible reputation and high profile presence in the community on behalf of an organization. Proven excellence in written and oral communication and proven media experience are essential. Experience in soliciting and securing sponsorship dollars from public and private sectors is highly desirable. Proven experience in political affairs and experience of successfully influencing opinions of elected officials and in directing the focus of a community initiative or referendum campaign is highly desirable. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Key Attributes:
Trustworthiness/believability, professional presence, highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, results oriented, global thinker, diplomatic, ability to multi-task, strong public communication skills, open-minded to differing views, persuasive, quick thinking, outgoing and approachable, excellent time management skills, strong leadership ability, conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills, and ability to influence. Industry Acumen:
Knowledgeable in current and possible future practices, trends, and other information affecting the chamber industry and the business sector. Understands the competitive and economic issues; aware of the political landscape for change and how collaborative strategies amongst organizations work in the marketplace. Recognizes and understands the value proposition for chamber membership. Customer Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; effectively articulates member value and promotes Chamber programs and services; talks and acts with member value in mind; establishes and maintains effective on-going relationships with board members and chamber members and gains their trust and respect. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Entrepreneurial problem solver exuding a high degree of professionalism and the ability to manage conflicting priorities to deliver high quality results. Existing relationships with external and internal Bay Area partners is important. Must be able to work flexible hours and occasionally travel for meetings. COMPENSATION:
$80,000 Benefits: Fully paid employer provided individual medical coverage. 3% IRA match. Yearly bonus based on goal attainment and performance. Expenses covered: Paid cell phone, professional development, and paid or compensated business related expenses. We invite qualified candidates who are ready to take on this exciting challenge to apply for the Chief Executive Officer position. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: Claremont, CA 91711: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide high profile leadership, vision, guidance and strategic direction for the programs and personnel of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. The CEO will facilitate and lead staff and board efforts to achieve the mission and goals of the Chamber as approved by the Board of Directors. The CEO has full responsibility for profit and loss (P&L). The CEO will demonstrate knowledge and expertise on economic development principles, the regional economy, political environment, marketing and branding concepts, membership sales, and the opportunities and challenges to the growth and prosperity of large and small employers in the region. The CEO will demonstrate openness to ideas from a variety of sources and focus on achieving “best in class” outcomes. The successful candidate for this position must be a leader and a passionate advocate for driving the Chamber to achieve standards of excellence. They will be a highly collaborative leader with the ability to successfully manage current programs while developing new programs and strategic initiatives for the Chamber and forming mutually beneficial partnerships with other business and community organizations within the region and state. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Management: Identify and create opportunities to grow the Chamber and support the business community through innovative ideas and practices. Responsible for all strategic planning and organizational policy as developed in concert with the board of directors. Responsible for planning, organizing, and execution of board and executive committee meetings with the chair of the board. Aggressively develop and execute sponsorship fundraising strategies which further the mission and financial resources of the Chamber. Develop the long-term goals and direction of the Chamber to continuously support the growth and development of business success in Claremont. Align and coordinate the Chamber with other economic development groups and like-minded organizations to develop programs and sponsorships that are mutually beneficial. Develop a long-term strategic plan and annual business plan with measurable objectives for delivery of successful outcomes on all Chamber events, projects and programs; align objectives with annual budget revenue and expense projections. Provide oversight, support and direction to ongoing programs at the Chamber. Communicate regularly to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on Chamber programs and activities, and other issues relevant to the success of the Chamber. Generate relationships and maintain effective contact with federal, state, and local officials as well as other business and community organizations pertinent to or aligned with Chamber projects or programs. Develop and maintain professional relationships with business and community organizations, local and state government, executive staff and elected officials. Financial Management: Oversee the general finances of the Chamber. Develop an annual budget for the Chamber’s operations that delineates projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate. Lead, direct and develop Chamber’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns. Facilitate the Chamber’s position as a leading “Voice of Business” in Claremont with local government and media outlets. Represent and promote the Chamber and its policies and objectives in a variety of public forums, including with federal, state and local government elected leaders, partnering organizations and individual businesses. Create messages related to public policy positions of the Chamber that will articulate the impact on the economy and/or the health and welfare of businesses in the region. Develop strategic direction and execute strategies related to marketing and communications to ensure that all Chamber members and the public are informed of the Chamber’s activities and achievements and role in the community. Increase the exposure of the Chamber through the effective use of public media (e.g., op-ed columns, articles on Chamber issues and the publications of the Chamber). Develop ongoing relationships with target media, reporters and editorial writers. Achieve and maintain high visibility in the community to create awareness and increase the perception of value of the programs and services and the political influence of the Chamber. Oversee development of marketing messages, collateral materials and website content for the Chamber of Commerce and Discover Claremont. Personnel Management: Oversee the management of the Chamber staff including hiring, firing, performance reviews, salary and benefits administration, policy and general supervision. Coach and develop the internal team to attain consistent, highly effective performance. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, better business practices and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Continue supervision of internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor staff activity and performance against goals. Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration and professional standards for the organization. Build accountability into the culture. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
10 to 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience which could include private industry, trade associations, economic development and/or related public sector or not-for-profit organizations. A proven successful executive with the ability to provide dynamic internal and external leadership to the Chamber to achieve revenue objectives, budgeted annual gross and net revenue, and other program and financial goals within the annual business plan. Knowledge and understanding of the business community, economic development and political dynamics within the Claremont area. A successful senior level executive with a demonstrated record of delivering results in line with the objectives of the strategic plan. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business or political strategies and manage the tactical execution to achieve results. A business person with a track record of involvement at the leadership level in community organizations, trade associations and public sector organizations. An excellent internal leader recognized for the ability to develop, motivate and build functional teams that regularly achieve and maintain superior levels of performance. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a credible reputation and high profile presence in the community on behalf of an organization. Proven excellence in written and oral communication and proven media experience are essential. Experience in soliciting and securing sponsorship dollars from public and private sectors is highly desirable. Proven experience in political affairs and experience of successfully influencing opinions of elected officials and in directing the focus of a community initiative or referendum campaign is highly desirable. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Key Attributes:
Trustworthiness/believability, professional presence, highly developed interpersonal and communications skills, results oriented, global thinker, diplomatic, ability to multi-task, strong public communication skills, open-minded to differing views, persuasive, quick thinking, outgoing and approachable, excellent time management skills, strong leadership ability, conflict resolution skills, negotiation skills, and ability to influence. Industry Acumen:
Knowledgeable in current and possible future practices, trends, and other information affecting the chamber industry and the business sector. Understands the competitive and economic issues; aware of the political landscape for change and how collaborative strategies amongst organizations work in the marketplace. Recognizes and understands the value proposition for chamber membership. Customer Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; effectively articulates member value and promotes Chamber programs and services; talks and acts with member value in mind; establishes and maintains effective on-going relationships with board members and chamber members and gains their trust and respect. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Entrepreneurial problem solver exuding a high degree of professionalism and the ability to manage conflicting priorities to deliver high quality results. Existing relationships with external and internal Bay Area partners is important. Must be able to work flexible hours and occasionally travel for meetings. COMPENSATION:
$80,000 Benefits: Fully paid employer provided individual medical coverage. 3% IRA match. Yearly bonus based on goal attainment and performance. Expenses covered: Paid cell phone, professional development, and paid or compensated business related expenses. We invite qualified candidates who are ready to take on this exciting challenge to apply for the Chief Executive Officer position. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: Claremont, CA 91711: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person
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