Account Executive

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. CGI members —including heads of state, corporate executives, NGO leaders, and celebrities—are encouraged to take action and address critical issues through Commitments-to-Action (“commitments”).

The membership department is responsible for recruitment and retention of the members and sponsors of all CGI events. The Account Executive will act as the primary interface between CGI and member/sponsor organizations and will coordinate their involvement in CGI’s year-round opportunities and events. Responsibilities include recruitment of new members, guiding member engagement throughout the year, and facilitating development of Commitments-to-Action.

Responsibilities:

Position Overview

• Research, recruit, and manage new member and sponsor relationships.
• Manage relationships with existing members and sponsors.
• Develop and deliver presentations to potential sponsors and members.
• Manage and coordinate direct communications to engage members and sponsors with CGI.
• Develop topic expertise in support of members and sponsor to generate of Commitments-to-Action.
• Track and manage members/sponsors in organization’s database.
• Assist with event management: Invites and RSVP lists; other tasks as required.
• Provide onsite support at events.
• Assist post-event correspondence and follow-up.
• Special projects, including research and development of marketing materials.
• Interface with multiple departments across CGI, including Program, Communication, and Commitments.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and passionate work environment; demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently to things as they happen; has exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills. Additionally, they will have proven computer skills with specific experience with database management. Event planning and customer service experience would also be beneficial.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree a plus
• One to three years work experience in a related field, preferably in customer relationship management
• Logistics coordination, general project management, and event planning skills preferred
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain external relationships; ability to represent organization externally
• Knowledge of key players in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; knowledge of Raiser's Edge (or other relational databases) preferred but not required

Other Desired Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a flexibility to work with individuals of varying work styles
• Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook
• Superior organizational and natural forward planning skills
• Willingness to work in an “all hands on deck” environment, and engage in a variety of tasks

Physical Requirements

• May require travel, which may require walking distances, lifting, and carrying luggage and boxes, and prolonged periods of sitting in tight quarters.
• Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (> 15 lbs), bending, pulling, collating/filing, and lifting, carrying, and/or moving boxes, files, etc., some of which could be heavy or require the use of carts.

The Clinton Global Initiative maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment.  It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the positions.

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