Title: Director, Investor Relations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Member Engagement
Location: Tampa, FL

Objective

Under the leadership of the Vice President, Member Engagement generates non-dues revenue through sponsorships for all Chamber events/programming and leads the Small Business of the Year Awards program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating new and maintaining existing sponsorships for all Chamber events to meet and/or exceed budget
• Responsible for coordinating sponsorships requirements with Chamber staff with oversight of the specific programming
• Meets with key investors annually to review their past investments and build plan for the future
• Regularly audit and update the sponsorship database to maintain accuracy and comprehensiveness
• Regularly audit and update the sponsorship packet
• Foster collaboration between departments to enhance event programming and sponsorship opportunities, sharing insights and resources
• Responsible for all programmatic aspects of the Chambers Small Business of the Year Programming
• Coordinates with Events Team all aspects of the Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony
• Meet budget and specific sales goals as set out annually
• Update database information as required
• Works cooperatively and positively with all Chamber staff members and volunteers to promote an environment of excellence
• Documents all work processes and procedures thoroughly and accurately
• Assist with Chamber events as needed
• Other tasks as requested

Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in sales or fundraising, preferably in the Tampa Bay Region
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Aptitude to work under nondues revenue sales quota pressure and deadlines
• Must conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Able to perform job functions and tasks with a minimum of daily supervision, must be a self-starter
• Able to multi-task
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Able to learn and effectively and efficiently use Chamber management and database software

Relationships/Accountabilities

• Accountable to Vice President, Member Engagement and the team to coordinate all sponsorship to ensure all budgets are met and sponsorships are secured by deadline
• Accountable to Sponsors to ensure that their sponsorship provides the expected ROI
• Accountable to SBOY Chair and all participants to ensure that the awards selection process is transparent, fair and equitable
• Works cooperatively and positively with all Chamber staff members and volunteers to promote an environment of excellence, teamwork, dignity and respect.
• Exhibits a total commitment to maintaining high quality service standards of the Tampa Bay Chamber; demonstrates service excellence skills in dealing proactively with members, visitors, colleagues, and all Chamber contacts.

Required Materials

To apply, please submit the following to resumes@tampabaychamber.com.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 References
• 2 Writing Samples

Applicants who do not submit all required materials will not be considered.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug and background screenings.

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