Membership Representative

*Overview* Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is the state's largest business advocacy association.
We are a combination of the state chamber of commerce and state manufacturers’ association.
Our membership includes thousands of businesses of all sizes in every industry sector and every region of the state.
Our mission and focus is developing Wisconsin's workforce, advancing our state’s economic competiveness and enhancing our business-friendly climate.
*Objective* The Membership Representative is responsible for using a variety of prospecting activities including telemarketing, cold calling, networking, e-mail and face-to-face meetings to recruit businesses throughout Wisconsin to invest in WMC membership.
*Essential Duties* Membership Recruitment—65% * Using a variety of prospecting activities, recruit new WMC members who believe in our mission.
* Attend networking events to establish a WMC presence in the business community and develop personal relationships.
* Stay current on business issues while continually understanding WMC’s positions on business issues gained through reading and discussions.
* Follow up on all prospecting activities (campaigns, etc.
) in an efficient and timely manner.
* Work with others on staff to recruit new members on an as needed basis.
Member Engagement/Retention—10% * Assist with retention on an as needed basis.
* Ensure members are fully engaged in WMC programs and services.
* Manage exhibitor booth sales and coordinate event logistics—10% Administrative Duties—10% * Maintain current, accurate records and contact logs in WMC’s membership database.
* Develop membership proposals and packages as needed.
* Provide feedback to WMC on member needs/wants.
Other duties as assigned—5% Skills * 4- year college degree and/or 2+ years of sales/fundraising experience preferred.
* Must be organized and have proven record of developing a sales pipeline and meeting sales goals and objectives.
* Strong understanding of legislative process and lobbying organizations.
* Must be comfortable discussing politics with C-level business individuals.
* Excellent communications skills including one-on-one sales presentations.
* Strong interest and desire to develop sales contacts and make sales calls to prospects and existing customers.
* Candidate must be able to travel throughout Wisconsin.
Desirable Experience * Preferred software knowledge (i.
e.
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and familiarity with databases.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 2 years Shift: * 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: * Commission pay Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Hybrid work * Office Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53703