The Business Development Manager will assess and recommend companies that are interested in promoting their business or service to Georgia REALTORS® (GAR) members via conference partnerships, sponsorships, affinity/discount partnerships, and advertising in the Georgia REALTOR® magazine, on garealtor.com, and in specialty publications. Responsibilities include managing partners, sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitor relationships, providing guidance and support for transactions, trade show management, and additional marketing services. Position will be responsible for sales strategies that will grow the associations relationships and revenue which is vital in being able to provide our members with education, events, low registration costs, and networking opportunities.

•   At least 4 years’ experience in related role required, experience with exhibits and/or sponsorship partnership, and advertising programs strongly preferred 

• Knowledge of basic principles of promotions, sales and marketing
• Understanding of basic principles of accounting for managing invoices
• Understanding of budgeting and forecasting to ensure association goals are met
• Understanding of market trends to ensure pricing aligns
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Bachelor’s degree, strongly preferred, preferably in business or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communications skills, including the ability to communicate with precision and effectiveness.
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive; a problem solver.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer focused.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Highly organized, with good time management skills.