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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, or NARI, is the only national association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. Our members represent the best remodeling professionals including designers, remodelers, specialty trade contractors, business owners, project managers, and manufacturers. Our members are committed to integrity, high standards, continued education, ethical conduct, and the professionalism of the industry. We provide our members with education, best practices, credentialing, industry recognition, and networking opportunities tailored to assist them in growing their companies and their careers. With the significant growth of the association in recent years, we were able to relocate the headquarters offices to a beautiful, brand new, stand-alone building, representative of the professionalism and sophistication of the industry. Our staff members enjoy comfortable individual offices with pleasant natural light and brand new amenities. Our company culture is collaborative and welcoming of new ideas. Our team members receive ample Paid Time Off and a generous number of paid holidays. Our 401K match is on par with the best employers in the country. We also offer medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. NARI values team members who are interested in being a key contributor, not just an employee, and assisting our organization to reach new heights. Learn more about us at www.nari.org About the role As Credentialing and Education Account Manager you will be an essential team member of the Association’s Certification and Education Department. This is a multifaceted role within a key revenue generating department of the Association and offers high visibility among the internal team and the association’s membership. Your primary responsibility will be to grow the Association’s Certification and Accreditation programs through consistent follow-up on program inquiries, primarily through account management and consultative program sales, as well as coordinate all educational offerings. Your role includes significant member-facing communication, positioning you as one of the faces of the association. As a valuable team member, you will play an integral role in program development and department operations improvement. While you will have significant autonomy, training and mentoring will be provided to assure your success in this role. You will have an opportunity to expand your skill set and responsibilities and pursue opportunities for advancement within the organization. Certification and Accreditation Responsibilities - Be an expert in the Association’s individual remodeling professional certification and company-wide accreditation programs and how they can positively impact our members’ careers and companies.
- Answer and follow-up with program inquiries, providing information and using a consultative sales approach to grow program participation.
- Reach out to company accreditation prospects as identified by the Director of Credentialing and Education as well as with your assistance. While there is a sales function to this role, you will not be required to hunt for leads or cold call non-member leads.
- Maintain prospect and current program participant records in Salesforce CRM.
- Diligently record all relevant communications and set follow-up activities in Salesforce CRM to assure consistent touchpoints with credentialing prospects.
- Assist Director of Credentialing and Education in new program development and current program review and revision.
- Coordinate with certification prep course instructors to assure they are available and committed to scheduled prep course dates and are supported to deliver the courses.
- Provide staff support to the Education Committee, Certification Board, Accreditation Board, and other committees as directed.
- Assist in the marketing of certification, education, and accreditation programs at the direction of Credentialing and Education Director and with the support of Director of Marketing and the Marketing department.
- Maintain department web pages with up-to date information on certification prep course dates and educational webinars.
Education Responsibilities - Communicate with NARI Chapter Executives, education content providers, and members to facilitate the operation of NARI education programs and webinars.
- Assist in the development and administration of educational webinars.
- Understand and manage educational programs technology such as Adobe Connect and Blue Sky PATH Learning Management System.
- Coordinate with webinar presenters to assure smooth delivery of association educational offerings, as well as introducing the presenters and managing all aspects of live webinar delivery.
- Provide appropriate reports and recommendation to the Director of Credentialing and Education regarding updates and selection of additional education topics.
- Provide guidance to the Education Assistant and function as the back up to the Education Assistant when necessary.
Association Related General Responsibilities - Develop a strong understanding of association value proposition and be able to communicate the value of membership and individual member benefits to current and prospective members. While membership sales are not a key responsibility of this role, it is essential that all team members are able to represent the association and its value to our current and prospective members.
- Support industry trade shows, NARI business meetings, and chapter events as directed. This may include necessary travel (1-3 times per year).
- Collaborate with and support other departments as needed.
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