Membership Sales Representative
Status: Part-Time with commission
General Summary: The Madison Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and results-driven Membership Sales Representative to grow chamber membership through business development, networking and relationship building within the Madison community.
This is a part-time position focused primarily on recruiting new chamber members and supporting membership retention efforts. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys meeting business owners, developing relationships and promoting the value and benefits of chamber membership.
Compensation is based on no more than 30 hours a week at base salary, with commission included based on membership sales performance. Approved business mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with chamber policies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prospect, identify and recruit new chamber members throughout the Madison business community.
- Develop and maintain a consistent sales pipeline of prospective members.
- Conduct in-person visits, phone calls, emails and networking outreach to generate membership sales.
- Present the benefits and value of chamber membership to prospective businesses and organizations.
- Follow up with leads and maintain ongoing communication with prospects throughout the sales process.
- Assist with membership retention efforts by maintaining positive relationships with current members.
- Accurately document sales activities, member interactions and prospect information in chamber databases and reporting systems.
- Attend events, networking functions, ribbon cuttings and community activities to generate leads and promote membership opportunities.
- Provide member feedback and market insights to chamber leadership.
- Meet or exceed established membership recruitment goals.
- Maintain a professional and positive image while representing the Madison Chamber of Commerce.
- Perform other membership-related business development activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in sales, business development, marketing, customer relations or a related field preferred.
- Proven ability to build relationships and close sales.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Comfortable networking with business owners, professionals, community leaders and nonprofit organizations.
- Proficiency with email, CRM systems and basic computer applications.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Madison area for member visits and events.
Preferred Characteristics
- Enthusiastic and outgoing personality.
- Passion for supporting local businesses and community growth.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Goal-oriented and motivated by commission-based earnings.
- Familiarity with the Madison business community is a plus.
- Ability to represent the chamber's mission and values positively within the community.
Compensation
- Commission compensation based on new membership sales and approved membership growth initiatives.
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business-related travel.
- Flexible schedule allowing independent management of prospecting and sales activities.
- Opportunity to build strong community relationships while directly contributing to the growth of the Madison Chamber of Commerce.
- Primary Measure of Success: 25% growth in chamber membership through new member recruitment, strong prospect engagement and achievement of established membership sales goals.