Issaquah Chamber Announces New Staff Position!

Applicants Encouraged to Apply by April 25th Deadline

The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce has created a full-time staff position, Membership and Tourism Sales Manager, and is encouraging all qualified applicants apply by the April 25th Deadline. The position will support the Chamber’s membership outreach/recruitment/service initiatives, as well as tourism/community promotion functions, consistent with the Chamber’s recently adopted Strategic Plan.

The successful applicant will possess experience in customer relationship management, a background in lead generation, new client prospecting and acquisition, and demonstrated sales results. Applicants with a background in the tourism/community promotion/hospitality industry, and/or with membership sales/service are strong encouraged to apply. Key attributes sought in the position include: ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and high performing team, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to set and reach aggressive performance objectives. The position will provide integral leadership in the ongoing development of Chamber member benefits, services and programs-offerings to provide members with continued sustained competitive advantages within the greater Issaquah marketplace.

Applicants should welcome the ability to provide service and leadership to the Chamber and the greater Issaquah community, and recognize that this is a high profile position that demands professionalism, integrity and an overall positive attitude in the furtherance of the Chamber’s mission and objectives.

The position includes a base salary, commission eligibility and a benefits package including 401K eligibility, health care, vacation/sick/personal time, etc (in accordance with the Chamber’s Employee Handbook). Annual base salary will range from $30,000.00-35,000.00, DOE, and commission eligibility up to $12,000/year, based on performance. Expense reimbursement and other provisions may also be included. The position is a newly created, full time (exempt) position, scheduled to begin in May, 2011.

An application package will include a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Please submit completed applications packets, or additional questions, via email to Chamber Chief Executive Officer Matthew Bott at: mbott@issaquahchamber.com.