Membership & Sponsorship Director

Position Title:Membership & Sponsorship Director

Overview:The Membership & Sponsorship Director is a relationship-driven sales role responsible for growing andretainingchamber membership and securing sponsorship partnerships. This position serves as a primary connector between the chamber and local business owners, clearly communicating the value of membership and sponsorship while driving revenue that supports impactful programs and events. The ideal candidate is outgoing, goal-oriented, and passionate about helping local businesses succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively connect with local business owners and community stakeholders to promote chamber membership.
• Communicate the value, benefits, and impact of chamber membership in a compelling, consultative manner.
• Drive membership growth through outreach, follow-ups, referrals, and relationship management.
• Support member retention efforts bymaintainingregular contact andidentifyingopportunities for deeper engagement.
• Manage the chamber’s sponsorship portfolio, including identifying, securing, and stewarding sponsorship partners
• Work collaboratively with event and marketing staff to ensure sponsors receive agreed-upon benefits and visibility
• Track sponsorship commitments and renewals to support consistent revenue growth
• Maintainaccuraterecords of member and sponsor interactions.
• Track sales activity, leads, and performance metrics.
• Provide regular updates and reports on membership and sponsorship growth.

• Passion for the Bentonville area and the Northwest Arkansas community.
• A service-minded approach to hospitality. Committed to delivering an exceptional experience for Chamber members, comparable to the standards of the world’s best hotels.
• High-energy, excitement, positivity.
• 3+yearsexperiencein sales, business development, fundraising, or relationship management.
• Stronginterpersonaland communication skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Comfortable networking and engaging with business owners at all levels.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using CRM platforms.
• Familiarity of sponsorship and partnership development practices, with experience in securing sponsor ships for events.

• This position reports directly to the Vice President.
• This is a full-time, salaried role withcommission-based incentives tied to membership and sponsorship sales performance.