Are you an experienced sales professional who thrives in dynamic fast-paced environments, excels at building relationships, and loves engaging at social events with top-tier business and city leaders? This is your opportunity to represent Chicago’s crown jewel—the globally renowned Magnificent Mile and connect global luxury brands, business influencers, and community leaders in meaningful and impactful ways. 

We are seeking an elevated, results-driven Membership Sales Manager with proven sales expertise to lead membership growth, strengthen engagement, and position The Magnificent Mile as a world-class destination for commerce, culture, and community. This role demands a self-starter, polished, and visionary individual who thrives in dynamic social settings, builds connections easily with global brands and influential leaders, and embodies the high standards synonymous with this iconic district and business association. 

Key Responsibilities 

Membership Growth & Strategic Sales 

• Develop and execute refined, data-driven sales strategies to attract members, from global brands to innovative corporations and professional services. 

• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to achieve rapid membership growth. 

• Leverage your expertise with CRM platforms, including HubSpot, to identify, nurture, and convert high-value leads into members who align with the district’s exclusive standards. 

• Serve as an ambassador for The Magnificent Mile, fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the district’s prestige and influence. 

Member Engagement & Elevated Experiences 

• Represent the Association with grace and professionalism at premier events, private receptions, and curated gatherings. 

• Ensure members enjoy bespoke engagement opportunities, tailored sponsorship options, and exclusive access to the district’s unparalleled resources. 

• Curate member-driven experiences that reflect the sophistication and global appeal of The Magnificent Mile, reinforcing its status as Chicago’s high street. 

Sales Strategy & Performance Excellence 

• Establish and exceed ambitious membership and sponsorship goals, guided by precision and attention to detail. 

• Utilize CRM systems to deliver real-time reporting on sales activity, membership growth, and strategic insights, reflecting the highest level of accountability and excellence. 

• Collaborate with Association leadership to align membership strategies with the district’s role as an international destination. 

High-Impact Collaboration & Visionary Leadership 

• Work alongside business leaders to shape the future of The Magnificent Mile as a global epicenter of luxury, innovation, and influence. 

• This individual will collaborate closely with Committee Chairs to achieve membership-driven goals and will take a lead role in hosting exclusive member events that foster engagement and strengthen connections. 

• Build meaningful relationships with members, positioning the Association as their trusted partner in achieving shared success. 
• Lead with vision, uniting people and ideas to enhance The Magnificent Mile's legacy of excellence and solidify its position as Chicago's crown jewel for generations to come. 

Why Join Us? 

• Represent Chicago’s most celebrated district, a destination on par with Paris’ Champs-Élysées and Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. 

• Collaborate with luxury brands, city visionaries, and global leaders in a role that sets the standard for excellence. 

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and professional development opportunities. 

• Exclusive access to premier events, curated experiences, and unparalleled networking opportunities. 

This role is your invitation to elevate The Magnificent Mile’s legacy of sophistication and success for generations to come. Join us and take your place among the best. 

Benefits 

The salary is negotiable dependent upon qualifications. The Magnificent Mile® Association offers full-time employees paid vacation, sick time, personal days, a 401K plan, health insurance, and other benefits.  

Application 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a tailored cover letter, and three professional references to Kimberly Bares, President and CEO, at kbares@themagnificentmile.com. No phone calls please. The position is open until filled. 

Qualifications 

• Proven experience?in high-end sales, business development, or membership management, ideally with global brands or upscale environments. 

• Expertise with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred), with a polished approach to lead generation and management. 

• Proficient in presentation development and sales positioning. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a refined ability to engage with high-net-worth individuals, executives, and global influencers. 

• High-energy, adaptable, and team-focused, with an innate passion for delivering best-in-class results. 

• Experience in social engagement, multiple networking events, and delivering elevated customer experiences. 

• Impeccable organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.