Company Overview
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is the leading business advocacy organization with a mission of securing Florida’s future. We unite business for good and we are working to grow Florida from the 14th largest economy of the World to the 10th largest economy by 2030. As we focus on making Florida more competitive, we champion core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Member & Customer Service, Integrity, Loyalty, Respect, and Success. The Florida Chamber of Commerce has ambitious initiatives and goals in place. The Florida 2030 Blueprint is leading Florida to a diverse and sustainable economy through global competitiveness, prosperity & high paying jobs, as well as vibrant & resilient communities.
Position Overview
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone who is passionate around creating and maintaining relationships to enhance investor experiences and create funding throughput.
The primary focus is to secure funds by building and maintaining relationships with business leaders and other funders aligned with our mission. Through telephone, Teams/Zoom, and some in person interaction, the Director of Investor Recognition’s objective will be to secure funding to support Chamber and Foundation operations through event sponsorships. Through connecting with existing members, customers, and prospects, this skilled professional will maintain and grow relations with Chamber and Foundation funders.
The Director of Investor Recognition will collaborate with other Florida Chamber team members on consistent best practices for new and renewal dollars. Through the success of this role, the Director of Investor Recognition will help to impact the organization’s strategic goals, specifically:
- Ensures the Florida Chamber and Foundation meets revenue goals.
- Secures sponsorship revenues for Chamber and Foundation events, projects and reports.
- Supports member engagement.
- Supports sales goals by providing support and leadership to the Corporate Outreach team.
What Makes This a Great Opportunity
- Become a critical member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce team in this direct hire, full-time role.
- If you love to pick up the phone and use your sales skills to build and develop relationships with members, clients, or customers, and are driven to increase revenue through these activities, then you will thrive in this role.
- Harness your relationship building experience and detail orientation to ensure that members and prospects feel special, feel engaged, and become actively engaged participants in events and work that supports Florida’s future.
- Work within a performance driven culture that rewards proactive people who love to exceed goals.
- Further enhance the brand of the Florida Chamber and Foundation, broadening the financial engagement of key stakeholders.
- Become an integral driver within the Florida Chamber team as the organization works strategically to meet the growing needs of Florida’s businesses, aggressively advocates for job creation and industry diversification, and provides services and infrastructure critical to supporting the growth of business within Florida.
- If you believe in free enterprise and in harnessing the collective impact of job creators, and you have experience with fundraising, event sponsorships, outside sales, inside sales, account management and/or customer service in a way that drives results, this opportunity may be what you’ve been waiting for.
- Rest assured you are positively impacting the lives and quality of living for all Floridians as you will be strategically working toward the greater goals of the Chamber Foundation’s Florida 2030 Blueprint.
- Promote and market a belief; sell the future of Florida.
- Proactively drive yourself and align your work to better the future of Florida according to the goals and visions of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equally compelling combination of education and experience may be considered
- 3+ years of fundraising or sales experience from either a non-profit or a for-profit environment.
- Previous customer service experience or membership management experience is preferred
- Proven experience using the telephone to create and build relationships
- Proficiency in relevant computer skills (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness and ability to travel on a limited basis
Specialized Knowledge/Skills
- Sales, marketing and/or fundraising
- Build and maintain a solid sales pipeline
- Relationship building and executive-level interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and persistence
- Problem solving
- Basic reporting
- Public speaking
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This role is primarily an office role that requires sitting at a desk and working in front of a computer screen, and on a telephone, as well as participating in meetings with other individuals within the organization and external to the organization; some limited travel is required to speaking events, networking events, and meetings of various types.
Compensation
Competitive total compensation package comprised of base salary with bonus opportunity
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 5 hours of PTO per month to volunteer at the non-profit of your choice.
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (Short-Term Disability also available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time)
- Free parking
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or candidate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law. Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
- Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tallahassee, FL 32301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
