Manager, Membership Engagement and Corporate Relations

POSITION OVERVIEW: The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) seeks a fundraising and membership professional to drive the development, engagement, retention, and growth of AAEI’s membership. For more than a century, AAEI has established itself as a cornerstone institution in American international trade. AAEI’s membership includes 200+ multinational corporations, representing a diverse range of industry sectors within the global trade landscape. The successful candidate is a team player who thrives on developing deep partnerships and leveraging those relationships to deliver member value and drive revenue growth. The Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage AAEI’s membership marketing, sales, engagement, and retention plan. Meet or exceed annual revenue and retention goals. Forge deep partnerships with member executives to deliver value, through regular connections and touchpoints, news and policy updates, and event invitations and opportunities. Working creatively and collaboratively with AAEI’s Marketing team to constantly identify non-dues revenue opportunities. With finance and operations colleagues, drive revenue forecasting, renewal planning, invoicing, and engagement tracking, using customer relations software (CRM) and other tools. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in fundraising/sales or member/client relations; political, legal, or policy related experience, preferred. Demonstrated success in business development or fundraising, with a track record of hitting goals. Strongest client service ethic. Persuasive communication skills and self-possession in presentation; exceptional writing, editing, and verbal skills. Ability to explain complex legal and policy issues in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Ability to forge relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Desire to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to manage complex and changing program and policy elements with ease. Experience using CRM, association membership databases, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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