Senior Manager, Membership Development Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Out Professionals; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & wellness

Hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance programs

Parking or transit subsidy

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Manager of Membership Development to own the recruitment cycle from lead generation to close. You will build pipelines with energy, close strategic prospects, and later manage onboarding to convert new members into long-term advocates.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Membership Development and offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits and potential for impact in the trade association space.

Qualifications

• Seven years of appropriate work experience with association membership development or sales.
• Experience managing and developing staff is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field preferred or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment cycle from lead generation through close.
• Build pipelines from scratch and pursue strategic prospects.
• Manage onboarding to convert new members into long-term advocates.

Skills

Sales leadership

Membership development

Pipeline development

Negotiation

Lead generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field

Seven years of relevant experience

Job description

Organization: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Position: Senior Manager, Membership Development

Reports To: Senior Director, Membership Development

Location: Arlington, VA/Hybrid

Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), located in Arlington, VA, the leading voice of the technology industry, representing innovators and shaping the future through advocacy, insights, and global events like CES. CTA is seeking a driven, results-oriented sales leader to own and grow its membership base as the next Senior Manager of Membership Development.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive business development from prospecting through close while building relationships with industry leaders and emerging innovators!

Cessna & Associates, LLC has been retained by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to lead the recruitment and search process for this position.

CTA offers:

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits package
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous paid time off
• Work-life balance programs
• Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidy
• Student loan repayment program

As the Senior Manager of Membership Development, you will take end-to-end ownership of the recruitment cycle — from lead generation and outreach to proposal, negotiation, and close. This is not a passive relationship-management role. The ideal candidate is a hunter: someone who builds pipelines from scratch, pursues strategic prospects with energy and creativity, and closes. The Senior Manager also manages the onboarding experience that turns new members into long-term advocates. This role reports to the Senior Director of Membership Development.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field preferred or commensurate experience
• Minimum of seven years of appropriate work experience with association membership development, or sales
• Previous association, consumer tech industry, or sales and marketing experience preferred
• Experience managing and developing staff preferred

Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000

CTA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is the leading voice of the technology industry, representing innovators and shaping the future through advocacy, insights, and global events like CES. At CTA, the culture is built by its people who are:

• Staff-Focused – They value every voice and seek input across teams
• Transparent & Collaborative – They foster open communication and teamwork
• Open & Honest – They encourage thoughtful feedback, open dialogue, and continuous growth.
• Impact-Driven – They focus on work that drives meaningful results
• Adaptable & Forward-Thinking – They embrace innovation and change

CTA has been recognized for its strong workplace culture, including honors such as the CARE Award (for 16 consecutive years), Washingtonian Best Places to Work, and the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation (Gold Level).