Membership Advisor

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

$55K — $150K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or membership recruitment.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Confident communicator and natural connector.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
  • Residing in the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • Possessing reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage prospective member companies proactively.
  • Build relationships with local business owners and executives.
  • Conduct outbound prospecting efforts for new memberships.
  • Align business needs with Chamber offerings.
  • Leverage Chamber events to generate new member leads.
  • Manage membership sales activities through a CRM system.
  • Consistently exceed membership acquisition goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation structure with commission potential.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • Strong professional network and career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to impact the business community directly.
  • Fast-paced, people-focused work environment.
  • Team environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Membership Advisor to grow our network of business leaders and investors. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who thrives on helping businesses connect, grow, and succeed. As a Membership Advisor, you will play a key role in increasing Chamber membership through outreach, engagement, and strategic networking.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Proactively identifying and engaging prospective member companies.
  • Building relationships with local business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs.
  • Conducting outbound prospecting efforts.
  • Aligning business needs with Chamber programs and services.
  • Attending and leveraging Chamber events to develop new member leads.
  • Managing all membership sales activities through a CRM system.
  • Consistently exceeding membership acquisition goals.

The Ideal Candidate Has:
  • Has 3+ years of sales, business development, or membership recruitment experience.
  • Excels at networking, relationship-building, and business development.
  • Is a confident communicator and natural connector.
  • Is organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
  • Lives in the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • Has reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • Competitive compensation structure with commission potential.
  • Excellent benefits package.
  • A strong professional network and career growth opportunities.
  • The chance to make a direct impact on the region's business community.
  • Work in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
  • Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Work Conditions

The Chamber is currently working in a hybrid work environment that allows for a flexible work schedule, while requiring employees to work in-person at least two days each week. When on-site, this individual will work in a typical office environment. On a standard workday, the majority of time is spent sitting at a desk, using the computer and speaking on the phone. However, at times, this role will be required to attend Chamber events or related outside meetings/events on behalf of the Chamber. These meetings/events may take place outside of regular business hours and outside of center city Philadelphia.

Compensation

Base salary of $55,000 with commission on sales results; estimated annual earning potential of $90,000-150,000.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

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