Featured Nonprofit Job: Director of Strategic Development & Sales

Although the Nonprofit Jobseeker has a new look, it still functions the same, and that means we still have featured nonprofit jobs. Our latest one gives applicants a chance to become a Director of Strategic Development and Sales.

Chicago-based National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is looking to hire for this position immediately. The chosen candidate will research existing member prospects; analyze financial information; identify key policy issues of concern to individual prospects; and identify director-level connections to enlarge prospect base.

Other responsibilities include:

• Make appointments to see prospects and member companies and leverages director and member leadership to assist with the sales process;
• Partner with regional NAM managers to coordinate and conduct sales presentations that close prospect sales, and develop retention strategy during the first year of membership; and,
• Maintain sales records and handle presentations to and all correspondence with assigned prospects.

Before applying, make sure that you meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, marketing and/or political science;
• A working knowledge of all major issues with which the NAM is concerned;
• A minimum of five years experience in intangible selling or fundraising, or similar relevant experience; ability to work effectively with CEOs, including the"Fortune 500," and senior management; and,
• Strong interpersonal, communications and organizational skills, sound judgment. Computer proficiency.

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