Ray & Barney Group is currently recruiting for this exciting opportunity to work within Columbus, Ohio’s premier Professional Organization.  This is the ideal opportunity for a sales driven professional seeking to utilize and grow their business relationships within the Columbus market.  Join the TechColumbus Team and help expand the Membership of the nation’s leading Tech Membership organization!

TechColumbus is looking for an experienced, dynamic Sales person to join their team!  Over 700 members strong, TechColumbus is the catalyst for technology-driven economic growth in Central Ohio, they work to create new companies, strengthen existing businesses, open doors to technology resources, help promote and attract the next generation of high-wage/high-growth industry sectors, support the attraction and retention of talented people, and promote opportunities for all citizens. Every day, TechColumbus provides the people, information, and funding critical to a thriving innovation economy.

Reporting directly to the VP of Member Services & Marketing, Membership Sales is responsible for selling new memberships to prospect companies.  Member sales will utilize consultative relationship selling that includes generating leads, qualifying leads, initial contact of prospects, exploring the prospects needs, explaining the value of membership to the prospect relative to the context of their business, following up and closing the sale.   As a member of the Marketing, Membership & Platform Lab team, Membership Sales will also assist with strategy development and new initiatives. 

Qualifications

Education

• Business or Technical Degree
• Professional Sales Training

Experience

• 3-5 years of value based Sales & Business Development experience, meeting or exceeding quotas
• Technology Related Industry Experience is a Plus
• Proficient with Office Suite programs

Competencies

• High level of Professionalism, Composure, Confidence and Emotional Maturity
• Flexible & Collaborative Team Player willing to dig into the details
• Strong Sales background & ability to Influence and Close sales opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with Exceptional Customer Service Orientation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized, action/outcome/results oriented, task oriented
• Strong Project Management skills w/ positive, contagious energy & enthusiasm
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong strategic thinker with ability to plan/schedule large meetings and conferences for the general public
• Driven, Proactive and Hard working, ethical w/ high integrity

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting Sales Opportunity with TechColumbus, please send your information to mmontgomery@rayandbarney.com