Lake Charles, LA30+ days ago
Key Responsibilities · Drive membership growth by prospecting, recruiting, and closing new members, clearly communicating the value of membership and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals · Serve as a primary relationship manager for approximately 900 existing member businesses, leading onboarding, engagement, retention, and responsive issue resolution · Identify and advance opportunities for membership upgrades, sponsorships, and deeper engagement that increase member value and organizational revenue · Support sponsorship and partnership sales tied to programs, events, and special initiatives, ensuring fulfillment and strong experience · Maintain accurate CRM records and manage a disciplined sales pipeline, tracking prospects, renewals, engagement activity, and revenue performance · Prepare regular membership, sales, and retention reports to inform leadership decision-making and performance management · Actively participate in programs, meetings, and events, supporting on-site member engagement and representing professionally in the community. Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in business preferred; equivalent experience considered · 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, fundraising, or a membership-based organization · Proven ability to meet sales goals and manage a prospect pipeline · Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Experience working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with social media a plus · Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented · Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends · Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.