Corporate Membership Sales Manager

Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference by doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.

Full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.

Description of duties

Consultative sales to new and existing customers for any or all of the following products: Corporate Membership, sponsorships, advertising, digital library subscriptions, short courses (in-person and online), individual memberships, job postings, etc. Contact new prospects through phone, email, and in person at trade shows, or other appropriate locations, for the purpose of securing new sales by matching target-audience requirements with SPIE offerings; upsell current customers with new products. Responsible for developing new prospects, responding to inquiries, discussing customer business goals, and closing business. Ensure that products meet clients’ needs and support renewal business. Working knowledge of product lines is required. Develop sales strategies and creatively address revenue loss. 

Education & Experience Requirements

· Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant field, or equivalent work experience required.

· Minimum 7 years successful business to business sales experience including meeting quotas.

· Prefer experience in selling within publishing, exhibitions, or digital marketing.

· Specific knowledge and experience within one of the key SPIE product line areas such as science book, journal and/or database publishing exhibition, advertising, sponsorship and digital marketing sales within research conferences and exhibitions; sales or marketing within SPIE’s customer base.

· Prefer experience in the science, technology, or medical fields.

Compensation and Benefits package include:  

· Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay range depending on experience is $88,903/yr to $128,899/yr.

· Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).

· Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.

· Paid Time Off plan begins at 31 days per year.

· Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE. 

· Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.

· Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long-Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction. 

· Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.

Location: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Culture: At SPIE, we believe innovation thrives when people feel valued, supported, and empowered. We cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth—where diverse perspectives are embraced, bold ideas are encouraged, and every voice matters. 

Please apply online with a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position.

All materials must be received by 5 p.m . 06/24/2026

SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.