Membership Development Executive

Role Description The Membership Development Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Colchester, focused on growing and retaining the Chambers’ membership base.

Experience

• Demonstrated skills in business development, sales, or account management, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including confident face-to-face and telephone engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organizational and administrative skills, including experience using CRM or membership databases to manage member information and track activity.
• Basic marketing and networking skills, with the ability to support events, promote services, and contribute to member engagement campaigns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet agreed targets and deadlines.
• Good numerical and reporting skills to monitor membership trends and prepare concise activity summaries.
• Knowledge of or interest in the local business environment and economic development within Essex or the wider region.
• Relevant experience in a membership organisation, business support role, or customer-facing environment is an advantage; a vocational or academic qualification in business, marketing, or a related field is beneficial.