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.