Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) · 16 hours ago
Senior Manager, Membership Development
Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization focused on expanding international understanding and addressing complex global challenges. The Senior Manager, Membership Development is responsible for driving membership growth, overseeing outreach and sales processes, and enhancing member engagement through strategic marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
In conjunction with the SVP and Director, develop a structured plan to achieve ambitious membership growth targets
Identify high-potential sectors, companies, and individuals for outreach
Drive outreach and lead cultivation for prospective new members through new and established funnels
Attend BCIU and partner networking events to prospect for new members
Iterate, adopt best practices, and make strategic recommendations on the membership development playbook
Leverage CRM to manage pipeline and automate communications
Track and report on growth metrics, conversion rates, and other KPIs
Collaborate with relevant colleagues to align on messaging and engagement
Refine value proposition and sales messaging based on market feedback
Leverage email and social media marketing tools and automation to generate and drive new pipeline opportunities
Support BCIU’s social media strategy to enhance visibility, engagement, and thought leadership across social media platforms
Create compelling content that highlights BCIU’s global events, partnerships, and initiatives aligned with our mission of fostering international business diplomacy to generate and nurture leads
Collaborate with team members to amplify key messages and elevate member engagement surrounding events
Track emerging trends in digital diplomacy and business communications to keep BCIU’s voice timely and relevant
Ensure the uniform implementation of SOPs for prospecting and onboarding
Maintain accurate pipeline data and reporting within CRM
Oversee the Membership Development budget
Collaborate cross-functionally with other BCIU teams for program implementation
Build and maintain trusted relationships
Serve as a strategic advisor to prospective members, ensuring a high-touch experience
Work to uncover prospective member needs and pain points, and align BCIU's offerings to meet their priorities
Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from prospect to member, fostering early engagement and satisfaction
Establish a strong foundation for first year members to renew and grow into long term corporate partners, including the provision of client services as needed
Qualification
Required
Pre-existing global client network to access and service within BCIU
Past experience working at the intersection of international business and government
A track record of success in B2B/B2G enterprise sales and marketing
Strategic thinker with exceptional relationship management abilities
Strong leadership and mentorship experience
Familiarity with inbound and outbound account-based marketing and sales processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Comfortable working cross-functionally and under tight deadlines
Comfortable with hybrid work environment, with a physical presence in Washington, DC
Bachelor's degree required
5 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, or partnerships
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
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2025-10-09
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