Bilingual Account Manager (Remote)

Das ist der Job

You will develop and maintain relationships with members to grow the membership and increase member engagement.

Darum lohnt es sich

As Bilingual Account Manager (Membership Manager) with Strauss event & association management, you utilize your experience in the promotional products industry and English and French language skills to work with an association team with the following: member recruitment, member services, booth and sponsorship sales, database management, dues processing, event planning, committee and chapter support, and administrative responsibilities.

Desired Skills & Experience: • Bilingual in English and French, both verbal and written; • Previous experience in the promotional products industry or hospitality sales; • Experience implementing marketing plans; • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field; • Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and Outlook; • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong business relationships; • Superior customer service and experience in working with diverse groups of people; • Strong prioritization, organizational, and time management skills; proven follow-through; • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously; • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written; and • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

In your role, you leverage your sales experience to provide exceptional customer service and meet the association's membership and revenue goals. This role exclusively works with our client, Promotional Product Professionals of Canada (PPPC).

Role Accountabilities: • Act as the main point of contact in English and French for existing association members, manage all membership types, and promote the association to prospective members; • Take a proactive approach to researching membership retention and growth strategies; collaborate with the Manager, Marketing & Communications, on these initiatives; • Respond to member inquiries via telephone and email for the following: booth and sponsorship sales, event-related items; how to become an association member, navigating the association website; • Make outbound calls to encourage participation in association client events; manage event booth sales; • Prepare new member kits; • Maintain membership records online while effectively utilizing association management software; prepare monthly membership reports; support the members’ use of association-provided products and tools; • Process and invoice members for membership dues; prepare monthly deposits; • Liaise with the board of directors and build association partnerships; • Provide on-site event support, including set-up and strike of trade show booths; • Must be available to travel between 25 to 30 days per year within Canada and the US.

Reports To: President Location: Remote Status: Full Time We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.