[GACC - Colorado Chapter] Director Commercial & Ecosystem Development

German-American Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Chapter•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

GACC Colorado is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Commercial & Ecosystem Development to lead membership growth, sponsorship development, strategic partnerships, and business services while strengthening Colorado's German-American business ecosystem. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, member engagement, and ecosystem expansion while serving as a trusted advisor and relationship builder for members, sponsors, strategic partners, and stakeholders throughout Colorado. The Director serves as the commercial leader of the organization and works closely with the Executive Director, Operations Director, sponsors, members, economic development organizations, and community partners. The ideal candidate combines business development expertise, relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for supporting international business and community growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Communications, or related field
Minimum 5–7 years of business development, sales, account management, membership, sponsorship, or partnership experience
Ability to travel frequently to visit members and attend events
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to achieve growth objectives
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Experience within a chamber of commerce, association, nonprofit, or membership organization
Sponsorship sales experience
International business experience
German language skills
Experience working with economic development organizations
Familiarity with CRM systems and relationship management tools

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary leader for membership growth and member engagement initiatives.
Develop and execute membership growth strategies.
Recruit and onboard new members, targeting German subsidiaries and Colorado companies engaged in transatlantic trade.
Maintain and develop the CRM system as the heart of customer knowledge.
Lead annual membership renewal process.
Conduct member outreach and relationship management activities.
Refine member benefits and membership tiers.
Develop retention and engagement programs.
Identify opportunities to increase member value.
Collaborate with the event team to convert attendees into members.
Conduct member satisfaction assessments and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on promoting and advertising membership and member storytelling.
Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and strategic members.
Funnel member needs into the GACC ecosystem as input for programming topics, actively selling GACC services, and facilitating referrals among members.
Partner with the Senior Project Manager Experiences and Executive Director to maximize sponsorship revenue and strategic partnerships.
Develop annual sponsorship strategy for non-Christkindlmarket sponsorships.
Create sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities.
Prospect and secure new sponsors.
Maintain and grow sponsor relationships.
Support sponsor renewals and long-term agreements.
Collaborate with the event team on sponsor activation and fulfillment.
Track sponsorship performance and revenue goals.
Identify new revenue opportunities across programs and initiatives.
Lead development and delivery of GACC Colorado's business services.
Support German companies entering the Colorado market in collaboration with GACC Midwest and member businesses.
Facilitate introductions and referrals.
Coordinate business matchmaking opportunities.
Support trade delegations and business missions in collaboration with GACC Midwest.
Identify new service offerings and revenue opportunities.
Collaborate with the broader GACC and AHK network.
Strengthen GACC Colorado's role as the leading German-American business ecosystem in Colorado.
Build relationships with economic development organizations.
Develop strategic partnerships with business and community organizations.
Engage with government agencies and public-sector stakeholders.
Support ecosystem-building initiatives and programs.
Represent GACC Colorado at community and business events.
Identify collaboration opportunities that increase organizational impact.
Serve as a connector between members, partners, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Support the organization's long-term growth objectives through relationship building and community engagement.
Visit member companies.
Serve as an ambassador for GACC Colorado.
Represent members’ interests to the GACC Colorado to support member-centric and mission driven programming.
Develop relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.
Drive membership recruitment and retention initiatives.
Participate in networking events and community activities.
Identify opportunities to increase member engagement.
Support community-building initiatives throughout Colorado.
Propose annual participation & engagement strategy to maximize impact.
Lead the Membership & Business Development Committee.
As part of a small and entrepreneurial organization, all team members are expected to contribute beyond their primary area of responsibility and actively support major organizational initiatives, events, and cross-functional priorities.