Vice President of Investor Relations

Tremendous opportunity to work for the premier business organization in Kansas, the Kansas Chamber. This job is a career opportunity like no other, building relationships and networking at the highest levels in the business community in Kansas.Position Title: Vice President of Investor RelationsReports to: President & CEOPosition Summary:The Vice President of Investor Relations is responsible for leading, managing, and expanding the membership investor relations department for the Kansas Chamber. The Vice President of Investor Relations is responsible for the development of new membership, upgrading existing members, and managing all details of the sales cycle with prospective organizations in a timely and accurate fashion. They will lead the retention and/or past-due collection of existing member's annual investments.This position is ideal for a candidate interested in building and sharpening skills in public policy, project management and business development. They will have the opportunity to interact with Kansas' top business leaders to support the Chamber's advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales skillset, excellent organizational, communication and data analysis skills, and be proficient in Microsoft 365. Knowledge of public affairs and how state government and business interests intersect is highly preferred.Major Duties and Responsibilities: Consistently engaged in the development of new and existing investor relationships: Research and develop lists of potential members, cross generate leads, schedule meetings, and follow up with additional marketing materials or proposals with the appropriate representative of the prospective company, to help solidify new member relationships. Presents the Chamber's mission and objectives to executives of prospective organizations and prepares formal proposals; leads negotiations, coordinates complex decision-making process, and overcomes objections to closure. Represents company at various association gatherings to promote the Chamber and its mission. Coordinates with Events and Communications team on advertising activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail. Ensures marketing communications are coordinated, supports marketing plan objectives and meets organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with Vice President of Events and Communications. Collaborates with the President/CEO, Director of Communications, and Government and Political Affairs divisions to facilitate new marketing tools, events, messages, campaigns and offerings. Works with the Events team to raise sponsorship dollars for the Chamber's annual dinner, PAC golf tournament, DC Fly-In and other events. Develops annual marketing and service plan in support of organizational strategy and objectives. Provides input and support to the Company's leadership in the development of joint ventures, affiliations and partnership arrangements. Performs other duties as assigned by the President & CEO. Expectations:· Meets and exceeds income growth goals through establishing, building, managing, and maintaining relationships with prospective companies and existing members.· Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the organization's members, vendors, and external contacts and to represent the Chamber in a highly professional manner.· Travel across the state is required to for in-person meetings with members and prospective member companies.· Creates and enhances a positive public image.· Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board and Executive Committee as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.· Maintains up-to-date awareness of Chamber activities, industry trends, public policy and state politics.· Attends training seminars, meetings or educational activities to stay up to date on the latest technology, trends, and regulations in the marketplace.· Attends events which involve the Kansas Chamber; also attending those events which the President & CEO deem important to the organization's public image. These events may occur after business hours.· Possesses a high degree of proficiency with MS Office products; including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook and the MCTrade database.· Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization and the executive's role within the organization. Respects member's confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner.· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.· Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns, especially in regard to any adverse feedback from new or existing members. Resolves concerns with appropriate executive or member in a timely manner.· Uses independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.· Communicates effectively in writing, paying close attention to detail.· Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow team members. Seeks out opportunities to help, rather than waiting to be asked.· Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.This position has the responsibility for maintaining frequent and regular updates to the Kansas Chamber's database- MCTrade to reflect current membership information. Implement new database procedures to maximize the database and works in conjunction with the Chamber's Vice President of Operations and the President & CEO to assure a timely month-end close.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES· This level of knowledge is normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Political Science or other closely related field, and a minimum of 5 years' experience of successful sales and/or marketing experience in intangible services to business owners or executives.· Thorough knowledge and understanding of sales practices and techniques.· Strong business planning, time management skills & analytical skills are required.· Knowledge and understanding of state and national issues and Kansas Chamber policy positions.· An understanding of business needs of the community.· Excellent interpersonal skills including sales and customer relation's skills.· Sales aptitude/self-motivated/goal oriented; Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives.· Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written reports and presentations.Excellent compensation plan, benefits and generous commission plan included. Travel 3-5 days per month in the state. Hybrid schedule.$80,000 - $100,000 Salary + CommissionApply Today!Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66603Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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Created: 2026-03-10