Director of External Relations

Experience: 5+ 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.
• 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.

Please email resumes to [email protected]