The Business Membership Specialist is responsible for responding to inbound inquiries from businesses interested in joining 1% for the Planet, and ultimately converting those interested businesses into 1% for the Planet Business Members. This role is critical to the continued growth and success of the 1% for the Planet network and will require excellent customer service and sales skills. Daily responsibilities include initial email responses, introductory phone conversations, email follow-up conversations, and the onboarding of new business members. Importantly, this role will leverage automation and efficiencies in our HubSpot CRM.
The ideal candidate is passionate about the value and impact of the 1% for the Planetnetwork, and can effectively communicate about our membership model to businesses of all industries and sizes, in line with our tiered services model. The Business Membership Specialist needs to explain our model clearly and concisely, while also bringing a sales-oriented mindset to those conversations.
In addition to strong written and verbal communication skills, this position requires attention to detail and a commitment to good data management. A firm understanding of Salesforce and HubSpot CRMs is desirable. Candidates without experience with these platforms should showcase related experience and skills, and indicate a strong willingness to develop expertise in these data management software.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. We inspire businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofits through membership and everyday actions. We make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling and third-party certification.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, our business members and individual members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to our approved nonprofit partners to date. Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses, individuals and environmental nonprofits working toward a better future for all. Look for our logo to purchase for the planet, learn more and join at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
