Location
Overland Park, KS | United States
Job description
Overview:
BEMA is a leading trade association within the baking industry, boasting over a century of rich history and comprising approximately 200 member companies worldwide. As a dynamic and influential organization, BEMA serves as a vital platform for bakers, equipment suppliers, and allied partners, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, fostering innovation, and providing top-tier education to our members and the broader baking community.
BEMA is seeking a highly motivated and strategic-minded Membership Manager to join our team. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving the growth and retention of our membership base, playing a key role in shaping the future trajectory of our association. The Membership Manager will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies to attract new members, enhance engagement, and strengthen relationships within our community. BEMA is located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, this position can be filled locally or remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive membership acquisition and retention strategies to drive growth and engagement through proven sales performance skills.
- Identify and cultivate new leads and prospects through targeted outreach efforts and strategic partnerships.
- Create and uphold routine reports on membership metrics while managing archival records of membership history.
- Responsible for integrity of the membership database. Must be willing to learn association management software and maintain full accountability for accuracy of member records.
- Act as a primary point of contact for existing and prospective members, providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Promote and administer service programs for members.
- Identify the need for new services and contribute to the development content, scope, and budget.
- Consult with BEMA leadership and Membership Value & Engagement Committee to execute objectives aligned with BEMA’s strategic plan.
- Manage and achieve sales targets for tri-annual international trade show, annual convention and B2B conference sponsored and hosted by the association.
Qualifications:
- 5 + years’ experience in membership development and sales, or related roles, preferably within a trade association or similar organization.
- Proficient and knowledgeable with tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Outlook, and familiarity with membership database systems. Experience with MemberSuite a plus.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail; excellent presentation skills.
- Persuasive communicator, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to foster member and vendor relationships.
- Accomplished organizational and project management skills; ability to initiate, plan, prioritize and oversee multiple projects successfully and meet frequent deadlines simultaneously.
- Must excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This person must have integrity and earn credibility with leaders, members, board members, vendors, and staff.
- Ability to think strategically, independently, proactively, and creatively.
- Results and deadline driven with strong ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel independently, both domestically and internationally, 30%-40%.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical coverage for employee, partial-paid coverage for family members
- Annual profit share and safe harbor contributions (averaging 8% of salary + bonus)
- Generous professional development and professional membership opportunities
- 3 weeks paid vacation + 7 paid holidays + holiday between Christmas and New Year’s
- $65/month cell phone reimbursement
OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal. Please direct all inquiries to:
OMNI Human Resource Solutions
Tiffany Fercho, Senior Consultant – [email protected]
OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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