Regional Field Manager AR​/KS​/MO

BLD Connection is seeking a candidate for the position of Regional Field Manager (RFM) to service our members in Arkansas, Kansas & Missouri.

Because of the required travel to meet with members and potential members, it is REQUIRED for the candidate to be based in/or around the Kansas City metro area/ Topeka, KS / Wichita, KS / Branson, MO.

BLD Connection is a regional trade association representing independent lumber and building material retailers (i.e. lumber yards) and their suppliers in AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI and Upper Michigan. BLD Connection provides its members with educational opportunities, networking events and industry services and resources.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven and hyper-organized with the ability to sell and promote membership within the organization as well as the programs, services, events and education offered. The Regional Field Manager (RFM) will be the primary sales professional responsible for increasing membership as well as member engagement throughout the region/territory. Additionally, the RFM will be responsible to assist with managing and planning regional events including annual meetings, special events, etc.

and will serve as the region's primary contact for legislative and regulatory communication(s) and assistance.

The Regional Field Manager will be expected to travel via vehicle to meet with members (approx. 20 weeks per year) in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri and attend all regional events. Attendance at national meetings and events may also be required.

This is a remote position. Candidate will work remotely from their home when not traveling.

$65,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience)

75% paid health insurance, 100% paid dental insurance, life & disability insurance + 401k w/ Employer Match + Generous Paid Time Off + 1/2 Day Fridays (end of May - early September) & more!

A monthly car allowance will also be provided for use of candidate's personal vehicle. Expenses while traveling on behalf of the organization are paid by the organization. Additionally, a monthly cell phone allowance is also paid to the candidate for use of their personal cell phone.

• Maintain continual contact (via personal visits, telephone, email, and attending industry events/trade shows) with retail lumber and building material dealers in Arkansas, Kansas & Missouri.
• Work to meet goals for member recruitment and retention (focused primarily on dealers but also with suppliers)
• Report member needs to staff and establish a working relationship with the dealers in territory. Remain in continual contact with fellow staff members to ensure open communication about program/event needs and to assist in hitting sales quotas
• Maintain contact with current and/or prospective supplier members and assist in creating programs and marketing opportunities for those members
• Assist in development of renewal/retention campaigns for members and collaborate with staff to implement
• Assist in development of recruitment campaigns for members and collaborate with staff to implement
• Answer general questions about association membership
• Assist with management of organization's membership department budget including membership dues budget, travel budget(s), events budget(s), etc.
• Produce monthly membership reports including dues reports, call reports, etc.

• Serve as primary sales person for the Association in designated territory
• Responsible to meet sales goals of educational programs, membership, member programs, services and merchandise and other association events
• Responsible for making sales calls (150-200 per week expected) for events, conventions and educational seminars on behalf of the Association and other staff members
• Maintain knowledge of all programs to accurately sell the features and benefits to dealers; answering questions as needed.
• Work with current vendors to prospect for new accounts, further develop current program(s) and to secure additional marketing dollars (as directed)
• Take product search calls from members seeking a vendor for a particular product and/or service

• Service dealers and suppliers in assigned territory; offering member programs and services and informing current and potential members of the association’s offerings
• Estimated travel: approx. 20 weeks per year
• Overnight travel:
  One (1) - Two (2) weeks per month
• Local travel (non-overnight):
  One (1) week per month
• Responsible to attend all events, classes conferences, etc. as assigned

• Work with meeting and events team to develop, plan and promote all special events including golf outings, fishing tournaments, member tours, etc. in assigned territory
• Work with meeting & events team to establish preferred facilities for events, educational programs, etc. and assist as requested with event planning duties
• Assist with management of all event preparations including event budgets, registration process, securing door prizes, preparing…