Membership Sales Representative

Madison Chamber of Commerce; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based earnings

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Base salary with commission

Job summary

The Madison Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Membership Sales Representative to grow chamber membership through business development, networking and relationship building within the Madison community.

This part-time role focuses on recruiting new members and supporting retention, with compensation based on base salary up to 30 hours per week plus commission based on sales performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development 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.
• Ability to travel throughout the Madison area for member visits and events.

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.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Marketing

Customer relations

Communication

Presentation

Self-starter

Time management

Networking

CRM

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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.