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Business Development Strategist
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Posted:
July 29, 2020
Location:
Illinois
Salary:
Commission Based
Type:
Contract - Experienced
Category:
Sales
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Under the direction of the Director, Business Services, and with oversight from President & CEO, the Business Development Strategist is responsible for building mutually beneficial relationships with vendors and supplier partner organizations in and outside of the association industry to maximize revenue in support of Association Forum strategic objectives.

Position Duties and Responsibilities include: 

  • Exhibit Sales
  • Existing account maintenance and renewals
  • Strategic Partnership Agreements
  • Sell in additional assets to existing Strategic Partners
  • Attend industry meetings on behalf of Association Forum as requested and approved
  • Provide progress updates to Director, Business Services on a weekly basis, at a minimum
  • Work remotely and on-site per direction of the Director, Business Services

Compensation for this position is commission only.  

 

Cultural/Interpersonal Skills 

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills; excellent persuasive communication skills
  • Industry influence
  • Genuine team enthusiasm and positive energy
  • Collaborative, can-do approach to problem solving
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Superior project management skills
  • Acute attention to detail

 

Functional/Technical Skills 

  • MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, multi-task across many assignments

 

Experience 

  • 10+ years’ experience in sales and marketing in association industry; sales management preferred
  • Three to five years of marketing, communications and association management experience, preferably in membership marketing

NOTES:
Telecommuting is allowed.
About Association Forum
Association Forum is a 501 (c)(6) organization, considered the “association of associations” for more than 1,500 businesses, charitable, civic and professional organizations headquartered in the Chicagoland area. The Association Forum’s 4,000+ members are the CEOs and staff professionals of national, state and nonprofit organizations, plus vendors of good and services to these businesses. The Association Forum provides essential learning, compelling experiences and powerful resources that advance the professional practice of association management.
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