Lead Manager
Summary
Lead Managers are responsible for identifying and contacting potential leads to discuss the possibility of starting a new Toastmasters club in their organisation or community. They develop their communication and influencing skills. By performing this role, they build the pipeline of new clubs that ensure the sustainability of the District and provide more opportunities for people to learn with Toastmasters.
Benefits
By performing this role, you can expect to achieve the following:
- Communication Skills: Contacting people about potential new clubs requires effective communication to engage with potential contacts, present information clearly, and address any questions or concerns. This role can enhance your ability to articulate the benefits of Toastmasters confidently.
- Sales Skills: Initiating contact with organisations or individuals to convince them to support a new Toastmasters club involves a consultative approach to sales. This experience can help you refine your persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Networking Opportunities: By nurturing leads you will establish connections with a variety of people and organizations. Building these relationships can open doors to new opportunities and collaborations.
- Persistence and Resilience: Making effective connections with leads can be challenging, especially when facing rejection. Engaging in this role can help you develop resilience, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection positively.
- Leadership Skills: Taking the initiative to contact potential leads and follow up on opportunities demonstrates leadership qualities. It showcases your ability to drive projects forward and take responsibility for club-building efforts. You will be a role model for other Toastmasters.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Following up on leads and working with others to coordinate efforts showcases your ability to collaborate effectively within a team. It highlights your commitment to the collective goal of establishing new Toastmasters clubs.
You will receive support and encouragement by the Lead Management Chair, the Club Growth Director and other members of the team. You will have an opportunity to undertake Pathways projects when performing this role and your achievements will be recognised during District recognition events.
By undertaking this role, you will influence the future direction of the Toastmasters in Ireland and the UK and will help take the organisation into the next 100 years.
Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- Identifying Potential Leads: You will need to identify potential organisations or groups that may be interested in starting a new Toastmasters club. This involves research and outreach to find suitable leads.
- Contacting Potential Leads: The primary responsibility is to contact to these potential leads in order to understand their needs, introduce them to the benefits of Toastmasters and persuade them to consider starting a new club.
- Follow-Up: It is essential to follow up with leads to maintain their interest and address any further questions or concerns they may have. You will need to keep in contact with leads who have shown initial interest but have not yet committed to starting a club.
- Collaboration with other club growth teams: You will engage with the Bright Sparks team on marketing efforts and the Firestarters team to ensure that new club sponsors are engaged and supported.
- Providing Information and Support: You will need to be knowledgeable about the features, benefits, and values of the Toastmasters program. You should be prepared to discuss these aspects with potential leads and provide the necessary information to help them make an informed decision.
- Maintaining Records: Keeping track of leads, follow-up activities, and outcomes is important for monitoring progress and evaluating the success of club-building efforts.
- Supporting team growth and learning: You will share your experiences with other members of the team to help improve processes, knowledge and performance.
How to apply
Contact Steve Campion
Lead Manager
Summary
Lead Managers are responsible for identifying and contacting potential leads to discuss the possibility of starting a new Toastmasters club in their organisation or community. They develop their communication and influencing skills. By performing this role, they build the pipeline of new clubs that ensure the sustainability of the District and provide more opportunities for people to learn with Toastmasters.
Benefits
By performing this role, you can expect to achieve the following:
- Communication Skills: Contacting people about potential new clubs requires effective communication to engage with potential contacts, present information clearly, and address any questions or concerns. This role can enhance your ability to articulate the benefits of Toastmasters confidently.
- Sales Skills: Initiating contact with organisations or individuals to convince them to support a new Toastmasters club involves a consultative approach to sales. This experience can help you refine your persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Networking Opportunities: By nurturing leads you will establish connections with a variety of people and organizations. Building these relationships can open doors to new opportunities and collaborations.
- Persistence and Resilience: Making effective connections with leads can be challenging, especially when facing rejection. Engaging in this role can help you develop resilience, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection positively.
- Leadership Skills: Taking the initiative to contact potential leads and follow up on opportunities demonstrates leadership qualities. It showcases your ability to drive projects forward and take responsibility for club-building efforts. You will be a role model for other Toastmasters.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Following up on leads and working with others to coordinate efforts showcases your ability to collaborate effectively within a team. It highlights your commitment to the collective goal of establishing new Toastmasters clubs.
You will receive support and encouragement by the Lead Management Chair, the Club Growth Director and other members of the team. You will have an opportunity to undertake Pathways projects when performing this role and your achievements will be recognised during District recognition events.
By undertaking this role, you will influence the future direction of the Toastmasters in Ireland and the UK and will help take the organisation into the next 100 years.
Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- Identifying Potential Leads: You will need to identify potential organisations or groups that may be interested in starting a new Toastmasters club. This involves research and outreach to find suitable leads.
- Contacting Potential Leads: The primary responsibility is to contact to these potential leads in order to understand their needs, introduce them to the benefits of Toastmasters and persuade them to consider starting a new club.
- Follow-Up: It is essential to follow up with leads to maintain their interest and address any further questions or concerns they may have. You will need to keep in contact with leads who have shown initial interest but have not yet committed to starting a club.
- Collaboration with other club growth teams: You will engage with the Bright Sparks team on marketing efforts and the Firestarters team to ensure that new club sponsors are engaged and supported.
- Providing Information and Support: You will need to be knowledgeable about the features, benefits, and values of the Toastmasters program. You should be prepared to discuss these aspects with potential leads and provide the necessary information to help them make an informed decision.
- Maintaining Records: Keeping track of leads, follow-up activities, and outcomes is important for monitoring progress and evaluating the success of club-building efforts.
- Supporting team growth and learning: You will share your experiences with other members of the team to help improve processes, knowledge and performance.
How to apply
Contact Steve Campion
