We're hiring -- Vice President, Member Recruiting
We're looking for an experienced salesperson/recruiter to lead growing at the rapidly-expanding association. More than 125 companies have joined in just six months, and the pace is accelerating. We are looking for a proven membership recruiter who can pursue and persuade the next 375 corporations to join our coalition. We have received 1000+ well-qualified inquiries -- you'll convince them to join.
Companies are lining up to join WOMMA for a very simple mission: Build a thriving word of mouth marketing industry based on ethics, best practices, and measurable ROI.
WOMMA represents the leading companies at the cutting edge of buzz, viral, and creative word of mouth marketing. Our members include Intuit, Edelman, Kimberly-Clark, Sprint, Harvard Business School, and many more innovative market leaders. If you've heard about buzz marketing, viral marketing, blogs, Seth Godin, or customer evangelism - that's our territory.
Responsibilities include:
* Generating a target of 50 new members per month
* Managing the membership sales process
* Helping new members get active and involved
* Assist with renewals
Skills and Traits Required
* Proven sales experience in with similar high-level executive prospects.
* Proven track record recruiting corporate members for an industry coalition.
* Ability to “talk the talk” with marketing and new media executives to a reasonable degree, and ability to quickly become articulate and knowledgeable in our field.
* Strategic planning and solid management experience. Ability to manage a department, not just make the sales.
* Exceptional writing and communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience as a self-starting, self-managed executive who can operate with limited support and supervision.
* Association background preferred. This is not a learn-on-the-job situation.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by email to Preston Firestone at preston@womma.org
The subject of your email should read: "W106, Member Recruiting, Your Name".
This is a full-time position based in Chicago. Hiring immediately. No relocation assistance is provided.
