INVERCLYDE Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for a Business Development And Membership Executive.
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce champions the business community of Inverclyde. Its key mission is to support and strengthen commerce and stimulate business growth throughout the area.
The Chamber is looking for a dedicated and ambitious Business Development and Membership Executive to join its team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with businesses and stakeholders throughout Inverclyde and beyond.
● Part-time: two or three days per week
● Office-based
Key Responsibilities
Membership
● Identifying and acting on opportunities to introduce members to one another where possible, be it either in-person or via email.
● Prospecting and converting interested businesses and organisations into members of the Chamber.
● Working to retain Chamber membership through consistent engagement and improvement/enhancement of the Chamber membership offering.
● Maintaining updated and accurate membership records with relevant information.
● Collaborating with the Events and Marketing Executive as and when required to plan and deliver regular events to members.
● Promoting and attending events among existing and potential members and stakeholders.
● Surveying members to understand what their expectations are in terms of events, membership offering, etc.
Business Development
● Prospecting and securing sponsors for keystone events, the ICON Business Awards, and overall chamber activities to generate revenue.
● Identifying and securing additional opportunities which will increase the overall revenue of the Chamber to deliver value for members and partners.
● Contributing to event suggestions to improve these for the benefit of all members.
● Liaising with the Finance Director where necessary to ensure smooth financial operations and payments by debtors.
Additional Responsibilities
● Regularly updating the Chamber’s board of directors and external stakeholders and partners about activities.
● Keeping a systematic record of activity throughout the month for project management and task tracking.
● Managing own workload and task stream.
● Engaging in forums with external stakeholders, e.g., Inverclyde Local Employability Partnership.
● Corresponding with external stakeholders to communicate issues and opportunities on behalf of the Chamber.
● Collaborating with the Chamber’s board of directors to respond to relevant consultations being run by external stakeholders and partners, when necessary.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
● Excellent communication and networking skills.
● Proven ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
● Understanding and experience of event planning.
● Ability to multi-task and manage workload effectively.
● Strong organisational skills, with the ability to self-manage.
Desirable
● Experience in responding to public sector consultations.
● Awareness of ongoing political, legal, and regulatory changes across industries and the Scottish and UK economies.
● Previous experience in membership management or a similar role would be advantageous
Application Process
Interested individuals who meet the above criteria are requested to apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunities employer, celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
