Senior Vice President of Memberships

Job Summary

• Local sailing organization support and outreach 


• Provide access and information on the association’s diverse portfolio of products and services 

• Lead the Marketing department, identify and determine content for regular communication to organizational leadership 

• Manage the organizational membership loyalty program.

• Solicit member feedback on programs and services 


• Develop and execute plan for Boat Show presence including logistics of exhibiting 


• Ensure database is updated with contact information for all event attendees and facilitate post-event communications to attendees 

• Develop, manage, and achieve department budget and goals 


• Promote existing membership benefits and improve membership value by enhancing membership benefits 

• Ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays if needed 


• Ability to travel domestically 


• Lead membership activities (development of member benefits, membership sales efforts, membership retention efforts, customer service, etc.) 


• Lead consumer marketing activities (branding, social media, advertising, etc.) 

• Bachelors’ Degree in business, marketing, or related discipline required. MBA or advanced degree preferred 


• Minimum 10 years progressive experience and a demonstrated track record of accomplishments in sales, marketing, operations, and management 


• Member-based association and/or non-profit experience a plus 


• Experience leading sales efforts/teams for member driven organizations 


• Experience in fiscal management of a $2+ million budget 


• Possess solid leadership skills with an ability to work effectively and accomplish tasks, projects, and goals through influencing others within a complex organizational structure 


• Be detail and process-oriented with strong program and logistics management skills and planning 


• Possess the ability to present one’s own ideas with clarity and generate buy-in and commitment from multiple constituencies 


• Belief in the Olympic movement 


• Appreciation for the sport of sailing