Act as a program manager for CTA staff, the association, volunteer leaders at the division board, committee or working group level, and members of the assigned product divisions, councils, and working groups.
Critical Duties and Responsibilities:
Function as manager for Division Boards/Councils and, as needed, for committees and working groups. Organize meetings, develop agendas and create meeting materials. Provide facilitation, direction, clarification and mediation during meetings.
Act as an “industry advocate” to represent the needs and interests of member groups and CTA members at the industry and market level as well as within CTA.
Understand member group categories, determine their needs and identify opportunities, emerging technologies, and marketplace trends.
Establish short- and long-term goals and develop strategic plans for the member groups that include timelines for the development and implementation of strategic programs, projects and activities.
Actively recruit companies to join CTA by identifying prospective members, promoting member benefits and engaging decision makers.
Manage strategic accounts to grow member participation, strengthen engagement and support retention efforts.
Facilitate, direct and coordinate interdepartmental initiatives and activities related to communication, promotion, marketing, conferences, CES, standards, market and consumer research, government affairs and membership benefits.
Implement CTA strategic goals set forth by CTA management and volunteer leaders to promote the growth and success of CTA and the industry.
Support ongoing department projects and initiatives.
Other duties as required by business needs and assigned.
Work Experience:
4-6 years of appropriate work experience including membership/service experience, and program management.
Previous association, consumer tech industry, or sales and marketing experience preferred.
As a catalyst to the dynamic technology industry, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ accelerates growth and progress for the fast-paced economy. With leading market research, CTA educates members, and by establishing standards, CTA shapes the industry at large.