Membership Manager

2022, March 11
Membership Manager 11th March 2022

About the British Chamber

 

The British Chamber of Commerce in China is a membership organisation with a focus on providing advocacy, business support and networking opportunities for British businesses in China. We operate as an independent, not-for-profit organisation with a strong and diverse membership, representing British companies across the country.

 

For 40 years we have supported British businesses succeeding across China. We advocate for the best possible market environment and are at the heart of the British business community supporting one another to grow and thrive in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.

 

For more information on the Chamber, please see: www.britishchamber.cn .

 

Membership Manager

 

Objectives of this Role

 

  • Establish relationships with potential new member businesses and recruit new members.
  • Strengthen and maintain relationships with existing members through regular engagement and invitation to BritCham activities.
  • Explore partnership opportunities, develop strategic links that will add value to existing members.
  • Expand and strengthen brand awareness around the work of the British Chamber.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead on the British Chamber’s membership development, develop growth strategies, identify and recruit new member businesses – through business networking, background research, and promotion of BCCC at meetings and events.
  • Manage and administer membership record on CRM platform on a daily basis
  • Respond to general queries from member companies and from potential members, and provide communication links to the business community.
  • Drive members catch-up and engagement on a regular basis
  • Support the promotion of Chamber events, sponsorship opportunities, etc. to members.
  • Provide support to the Chamber’s Events and Policy Teams in promoting member companies and driving advocacy initiatives forward.
  • Conduct market research on potential engagement with British businesses in China
  • Analyse membership data and present findings and recommendations

 

What do we need from you?

Essential skills:

  • Strong language skills – fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong work ethic with an entrepreneurial and resilient mindset
  • Ability to thrive under a fast-paced work environment
  • 3-4 years of experience in driving business development and sales results
  • Experience working to and exceeding targets

 

 

 

Desirable extra:

  • Experience and confidence in working with very senior stakeholders
  • Good understanding of UK-China relations
  • Experience working to and exceeding targets

 

What can we offer?

 

  • Competitive salary
  • 30 days holiday per year, plus national holidays
  • Health insurance
  • An ability to work on a daily basis with senior leadership with a wide range of British businesses across all sectors.
  • An incredible office in the CBD with unlimited coffee
  • Free gym access to the Trainyard – in Hotel Jen
  • An opportunity to have a genuine impact

 

Reporting to:

  • Managing Director, BCCC

 

Direct Report:

  • Business Development Intern

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV and salary expectation to steven.lynch@britishchamber.cn by 31st March 2022.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please note that this is an in-person role with the successful candidate based in our Beijing office.

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