Job Description
About the Job
The Membership Officer is responsible for:
- Ensuring the implementation of initiatives necessary to achieve the mission of the Chamber.
- Developing initiatives to educate new and existing members on the activities and benefits of membership of the Chamber.
- Developing and implementing membership retention strategies including loyalty programs approved by the Council.
- Supporting the Chamber, in developing and managing relationships within the Chamber and with Members.
- Working alongside the Membership team to implement new tools to increase leads and Chamber revenue
- Preparation and dissemination of high-quality information through the monthly member’s bulletin.
- Initiating and nurturing networks, relationships and alliances with corporate organizations and potential members.
- Identifying, Researching and Suggesting potential Members for admission into the Chamber.
- Developing and managing the process for member feedback on programmes and services.
- Ensuring quality and timely submission of periodic Membership and Project Performance Reports as per desired standards and guidelines.
- Maintaining membership records
- Devising evaluation strategies to monitor the performance of Members, and recommending relevant improvements as appropriate
- Coordinating new member orientation.
Job Requirements and Specification
Education:
- A First Degree in Social Sciences, Management, Administration or a related field. Post-Graduate qualification is an advantage.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Membership or Client Relationship Management role
- Proven Experience relevant in a managerial position
- Thorough understanding of client relationship management techniques and methods.
- Experience in coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and impact assessment of programmes and initiatives.
- Experience in raising and managing funding from diverse sources.
Essential Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of MS office and data analysis.
- Excellent understanding of developing partnerships, developing relations and maintaining networks and connections.
- Proficiency in the use of IT Tools.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent Client Service Skills.
- Networking and Social Skills
- Sales and Marketing
- Strategic thinking
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Excellent Presentation skills
- An analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities
- Planning, Organization, time management and coordination
- Crisis management and conflict resolution
- Results-focused, a self-starter, energetic and able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.