Membership Sales Manager

Detroit Regional Chamber; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Detroit Regional Chamber in Detroit is seeking a motivated Membership Sales Manager to grow our Southeast Michigan membership. This full-time role focuses on new member sales, prospect development, and relationship-building with local business leaders.

You will manage a pipeline, attend events, and collaborate with the engagement team to convert prospects into members. The base salary is $50,000 plus commissions, with a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General computer and CRM proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• A proactive, goal-oriented approach to sales.
• Ability to travel throughout Southeast Michigan region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective Chamber members.
• Identify new leads through prospecting, referrals, networking, and community involvement.
• Build relationships with business leaders and help them understand the value of Chamber membership.
• Manage prospective members from initial contact through the sales process.
• Partner with the engagement team to support a smooth transition from prospect to new member.
• Maintain accurate prospect and sales activity information within Chamber systems.
• Establish and work toward individual sales goals in partnership with the resource development team.
• Attend Chamber events, committee meetings, and networking opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Represent the Chamber in the business community and continuously identify new opportunities to grow membership.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Membership Sales Manager

Build relationships. Grow membership. Make an impact in Southeast Michigan.

The Detroit Regional Chamber is looking for a motivated, results-driven Membership Sales Manager to join our team in Detroit. If you enjoy connecting with business leaders, developing new relationships, networking throughout the region, and turning opportunities into results, we'd like to meet you.

This full-time sales position offers a $50,000 base salary plus monthly commission and bonus opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

ABOUT THE DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER

For more than a century, the Detroit Regional Chamber has served as a leading voice for business in Southeast Michigan. We bring businesses, leaders, and communities together to help strengthen the region's economy and create valuable experiences for our members.

Our work connects us with some of Michigan's most influential business, civic, and government leaders, including through the Mackinac Policy Conference. Our team plays an active role in supporting businesses and contributing to the continued success of Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in the heart of downtown Detroit.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As our Membership Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of growing the Chamber's membership and building relationships throughout the Southeast Michigan business community. Your primary focus will be new membership sales and prospect development.

You'll:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective Chamber members.
• Identify new leads through prospecting, referrals, networking, and community involvement.
• Build relationships with business leaders and help them understand the value of Chamber membership.
• Manage prospective members from initial contact through the sales process.
• Partner with the engagement team to support a smooth transition from prospect to new member.
• Maintain accurate prospect and sales activity information within Chamber systems.
• Establish and work toward individual sales goals in partnership with the resource development team.
• Attend Chamber events, committee meetings, and networking opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Represent the Chamber in the business community and continuously identify new opportunities to grow membership.

You'll have the opportunity to combine sales, relationship-building, networking, and community engagement in a role where your results directly contribute to the growth of the Chamber and its regional business network.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of sales experience with a proven record of meeting goals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• General computer and CRM proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• A proactive, goal-oriented approach to sales
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of business professionals
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to travel throughout Southeast Michigan region

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A MEMBERSHIP SALES MANAGER

This position is full-time and typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. As you attend networking events, you'll travel throughout Southeast Michigan. There are also opportunities to work from home.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SALES TEAM?

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: 48226