Mecklenburg County Bar

Charlotte, NC

Position Title: Business Development Associate
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience

The Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) announces an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic team where fresh ideas and innovation are encouraged and supported as a part time (20 hours/week) Business Development Associate. Our mission is to serve the public and the 4,200+ MCB members in improving and preserving the administration of justice, and to assist the North Carolina State Bar as described by statutory requirements.

The Business Development Associate will solicit, coordinate and process all advertising for MCB printed and electronic publications, including, but not limited to, monthly newsletters, Web site, and an annual membership directory. The Business Development Associate will be responsible for negotiating and coordinating event sponsorships.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience with media sales, advancement of solid business relationships, and cultivation of new and existing customers. Knowledge of databases and prior sales with expense to income ratio goals is very beneficial.

The Associate will be a self-starter with
• excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• thorough attention to detail;
• ability to think strategically;
• strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• self-motivated and results oriented;
• 4-year college degree, preferably in related area such as Public Relations, Marketing, Communications; and
• knowledge of local legal community would be helpful.