Job Description

The Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the lead business, marketing and economic growth organization in West Central Georgia.  The Chamber’s mission is to lead the Columbus region as a catalyst for growth, economic opportunity, business strength, and community engagement.

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist with a proven track record in strategic prospecting, sales acquisition and account retention. Must have experience with cold calls, tracking and closing. The ideal candidate must have Business to Business sales experience. A top candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong phone presence, be able to meet revenue goals and have a positive, professional attitude. WHAT IS EXPECTED?

• Generating referrals and sales opportunities
• Contacting new leads and nurturing existing customers
• Building long-term member relationships
• Learning and demonstrating the benefits of Chamber membership as services and solutions for our prospective members

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Two or more years of Business 2 Business sales experience
• A desire to meet revenue goals and have a genuine, authentic personality that can build long lasting relationships with members
• Outstanding face to face communication skills
• Tons of Energy and be a motivated individual interested in having unlimited earning potential
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Previous membership sales experience preferred

WHAT WE SUPPLY:

• Base plus commission with the sky’s the limit earning potential
• Outstanding health, dental, vision, life and other benefits
• Better than average holiday and PTO
• Fun, fast paced environment

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• cover letter with salary requirements
• Resume

If you meet our qualifications, we will contact you. No telephone calls please. This is a full-time salaried position with commissions and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short and long term disability, paid holidays and PTO.