The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer. The next leader of this impactful organization must be a champion for economic development and understand the critical role a chamber of commerce serves for its membership and the communities it serves. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce seeks a leader with a growth-oriented mindset, who will develop and advance a strategic vision and plan to galvanize its current and future members.

The next President and Chief Executive Officer will lead with a caring spirit in support of Chamber staff and volunteers to foster a culture of operational excellence to advance its membership. The Chamber seeks a leader with the social and political depth to build relationships across all stakeholder types yet possess the humility and work ethic to lead by example in a small, all- hands-on-deck organization.

The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for leading the Chamber’s activities, building on the dynamic brand of the Chamber, and working withthe team to deliver the highest quality programs and services to Chamber members. The President and Chief Executive Officer will drive net-new member growth, provide high-quality educational programming and networking opportunities, increase overall sales and profitability, and add meaningful net-new sponsorship dollars.

The President and Chief Executive Officer is also responsible for external press contacts and relations, strategic planning, policy development and working with the Governance Committee’s Board Development initiatives. Working with the chamber’s leadership, the President and Chief Executive Officer supports volunteer management and provides oversight of financial and human resources.

External Relations: The President and Chief Executive Officer is the primary ambassador of the Chamber in the community. They are expected to represent the Chamber in local and regional business circles; to be informed about developments and trends in the business community in order to identify and suggest policies, issues, and strategic directions to the Board and staff; and to actively share the Chamber's knowledge and connections to benefit the membership’s business interests. The President and Chief Executive Officer is the chief spokesperson for the Chamber.

Strategic Goals and Initiatives: The President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for recommending to the Board current and long-term strategies and goals. Working with the Board and the Chamber staff, the President and Chief Executive Officer prepares action plans and marshals resources to accomplish agreed-upon goals. The President and Chief Executive Officer provides leadership to the Board and staff in identifying and implementing initiatives that expand the Chamber’s capacity to serve its members. The President and Chief Executive Officer is expected to be a trusted and respected business leader throughout the region sought out by peers for knowledge and business acumen.

Member Services: The President and Chief Executive Officer – working with the Vice President of Membership Development – guides all membership development and service efforts including solicitation of new members, outreach to existing members, implementation of effective member retention strategies.

Development: The President and Chief Executive Officer plays an active role in ensuring the Chamber has sufficient resources to fulfill its mission including identification and solicitation of new Sustaining Sponsors and stewardship of existing Sustaining Sponsors. The President and Chief Executive Officer serves simultaneously as the President of the Princeton Regional Chamber Foundation.

Organizational Management: Working with the Vice President of Operations, the President and Chief Executive Officer provides guidance to support the day-to-day operations, including:

• Guiding Program Managing Directors to ensure prudent use of organizational resources, adherence to budgets, achievement of KPIs, and accountability to members and the Board.
• Supervision of the staff to ensure enthusiasm and capacity for service among them by ensuring appropriate compensation, availability of resources, identification of professional development opportunities, and performance evaluation.

Community and Government Affairs: The President and Chief Executive Officer maintains relationships with other community organizations and reviews and evaluates legislation, pending or proposed, which will have an impact on local business interests, and Chamber goals and policies.

Board Relations and Board Development: The President and Chief Executive Officer has primary responsibility for Board relations and Board development, including:

• Ensure timely implementation of Board policies and
• Identifying issues and strategies for
• Onboarding new Board members and continuing education of current board members as it relates to Chamber industry
• Primary liaison between the Board of Directors and the staff

Volunteer Management: The President and Chief Executive Officer supports and encourages Chamber volunteers in their efforts to design and promote Chamber programs and activities that are innovative and relevant to our regional business community. The President and Chief Executive Officer works with the Program Managing Directors to ensure each business committee of the Chamber is comprised of an engaged group of volunteers with the requisite experience and talents to further the mission of that committee.

• At least 10 years of business experience at a senior management level
• Thorough understanding of and strong commitment to the Chamber’s goals and mission, including a dedication to the highest standards in customer service
• Strong, demonstrated leadership capabilities and skill in working with top executives
• Demonstrated success in direct management responsibility growing businesses or organizations
• Excellent managerial skills, including the ability to attract and develop talented staff
• Excellent relationship and team building skills
• Strong sales and fundraising experience to grow sponsorship of the Chamber
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including experience in public speaking to many audiences
• Substantial experience in working in a positive relationship with volunteer Boards and or Business Boards to accomplish common goals
• College degree and/or advanced degree preferred but not required

The projected compensation range for this opportunity will include a base salary between $170,000 and $200,000 in accordance with the background and experience of the selected candidate. Compensation is supplemented by incentive opportunities and a benefits package that includes a 401(k) program, major medical, life, and disability insurance, etc.

CBIZ Not-for-Profit Executive Search Practice is partnering with The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce on this important and exciting search. All calls and inquiries regarding this search should be made directly to the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and current résumé or CV to:

Jessica Galbraith, Not-for-Profit Practice, CBIZ, jgalbraith@cbiz.com

CBIZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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