Sales Specialist

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Community & Business Development Manager to help grow and strengthen a thriving membership organization serving retirees and active older adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new memberships through community outreach, networking, presentations, and relationship development

• Build strategic partnerships with local organizations, chambers of commerce, retirement communities, and other community groups

• Congduct presentations and educational sessions to prospective members

• Create and manage campaigns to re-engage former members

• Maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective members and referral sources

• Own the membership sales process from initial contact through enrollment

• Foster a welcoming and highly engaged membership community

• Connect members with one another to encourage meaningful relationships and participation

• Increase member involvement across programs, events, and activities

• Serve as a visible and trusted representative of the organization

• Coordinate and host social events, educational workshops, and member activities

• Partner with subject matter experts to deliver valuable educational programming

• Launch and support member interest groups, clubs, and special initiatives

• Ensure events are well attended, professionally executed, and aligned with member interests

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales, business development, membership growth, community building, or relationship-based client acquisition

• Experience presenting to groups and representing an organization publicly

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Comfortable using technology, social media, and modern business tools

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently

• Available to attend occasional evening events

Preferred Backgrounds

• Candidates from the following environments are encouraged to apply:

  • Chamber of Commerce organizations

  • Membership associations

  • Senior living or active adult communities

  • Hospitality and events

  • Business networking organizations

  • Community engagement programs

  • Direct sales organizations

  • Alumni associations

  • Nonprofit membership organizations

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will create a sustainable membership growth engine by building strong community relationships, generating consistent referrals, increasing member engagement, and helping create an exceptional experience that encourages members to stay, renew, and invite others to join.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives

• On-target earnings up to $115,000

• Health benefits

• Paid time off

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization