Director of External Relations
Ohio Chamber of Commerce - Columbus
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Overview
5 plus years of experience
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Vice President, External Relations
Status: Full Time (40+ hours)
Salary Range: Base + Generous Commission
Location: Downtown, Columbus
Responsibilities Include:
· Primarily responsible for recruiting new members to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
· Researching & qualifying potential leads through the lens of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
· Communicating public policy priorities to prospects.
· Maintaining a robust prospect list.
· Selling sponsorships to member companies for Ohio Chamber events.
· Engaging current members for increased dues each quarter.
· Tracking and staying on pace with quarterly sales goals set by the Senior Director of External Relations.
· Helping facilitate on-site visits to member and prospect companies by our President & CEO.
· Assisting the SVP of External Relations in management of the Ohio Chamber Board of Directors.
· Having a keen understanding of benefits offered by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
· Engaging internally with both Government Affairs and Communications staff on projects that involve member companies.
· Auditing and procuring member contact information for Salesforce.
· Working with the Director of Events on value-add programing at events.
Required Qualifications:
· Four-year degree or equivalent work experience.
· 5+ years of experience in association or sales.
· Able to work well under pressure.
· Highly organized and capable to handling multiple projects and deadlines.
· Ability to act quickly and resolve problems.
· Effective communicator; both internally & externally.
· Knowledge of Salesforce best practices.
Work Environment:
· Majority of duties will be performed in and from the Chamber’s office during regular business hours.
· Travel up to 20% of the time. Some overnight may be required.
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