Sr. Manager, Membership Development

Consumer Technology Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is seeking a Membership Development professional to lead membership recruitment and engagement in Arlington, Virginia. The role includes developing strategic initiatives and managing the onboarding process for new members.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of relevant experience in sales or association membership development, strong communication, and organizational skills. The anticipated salary range is $110,000 – $120,000 annually, with benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of work experience in association membership development or sales.
• Experience managing and developing staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals related to membership recruitment and onboarding.
• Create a strategic prospect pipeline and develop recruitment initiatives.
• Manage a holistic onboarding process to support retention.
• Research and maintain market intelligence for member prospects.
• Collaborate with other departments to support lead generation.

Skills

Communication skills (written and oral)

Planning and time management skills

Team player with consensus building skills

Organizational skills with attention to detail

Customer service and follow-up

Education

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

Job description

To support CTA member recruitment, engagement, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve goals related to membership recruitment and onboarding.
• Work closely with the Sr. Director, Membership Development to create a strategic prospect pipeline and develop recruitment initiatives.
• Travel when needed to meet with prospects and engage strategic members further in CTA.
• Manage a holistic onboarding process to support retention and customized engagement of member companies within CTA.
• Develop innovative approaches and execute plans to target strategic prospects and secure new CTA members.
• Research, gather, and maintain market intelligence and work collaboratively with CTA staff from other departments to identify and pursue member prospects.
• Maintain a lead‑generation database collaboratively with a Membership Development Coordinator and assist with providing reporting and forecasts.
• Work with Marketing to develop messaging and collateral for recruitment on CTA.tech and other platforms related to recruitment of new CTA members.
• Collaborate with other departments to support lead generation and recruitment.
• Support ongoing department projects and initiatives.
• Manage Membership Development Coordinator and provide professional coaching and skillset development.
• Other duties as required by business needs and assigned.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• 7-10 years of appropriate work experience with association membership development, or sales required.
• Previous association, consumer tech industry, or sales and marketing experience preferred.
• Experience managing and developing staff preferred.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field preferred or commensurate experience.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical

• Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Thoughtful self‑starter with the ability to see the big picture and translate strategy into an organized and actionable plan.
• Strong planning and time management skills. This position requires a high level of prioritization and self‑motivation.
• Strong team player with consensus building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and follow‑up.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 – $120,000, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may be eligible for bonus or additional compensation where applicable.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with telemedicine access, wellness programs, and an on‑site fitness center.
• Financial Benefits – 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%, student loan assistance, and commuter benefits. Unique to CTA—a mortgage assistance program that may include eligibility for a forgivable home purchase loan of up to $40,000.
• Time Off & Flexibility – Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave, and a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling options.
• Family & Lifestyle Support – Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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.

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