With the impending retirement of its President, the Building Material Suppliers Association is looking for a President to lead the regional trade association.

Building Material Suppliers Association (BMSA) is a 501(c)6 organization representing lumber & building material suppliers in six states. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, BMSA has a small, but experienced staff and an annual budget of 1+ million. The association’s mission is to strengthen independent building material dealers through advocacy, communication and education.

This is a full-time, non-remote position in Charlotte, NC.

If you would like more information on BMSA visit our website www.mybmsa.org

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Serve as staff liaison with Board of Directors to assist Board in successfully performing their governance and fiduciary responsibilities, and to set strategic direction.
• All aspects of fiscal management: develop and manage the annual budget, oversee the presentation of monthly financial reports, ensure effective reporting systems to track performance and safeguard assets.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff, including all personnel matters of hiring, training, managing, and evaluating staff.
• Provide general oversight of the programs and services of BMSA.
• Serve as spokesperson of the association.
• Supervise day-to-day administrative functions of the Association to make sure goals, policies and procedures are being followed.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and timely, accurate filing of reports.
• Collaborate with staff to grow membership, and continually increase member engagement.
• Develop relationships with and provide exceptional customer service and responsiveness to members.
• Secure, maintain and evaluate relationships with outside partners, such a accountants, affiliated partners and vendors.
• Oversee membership networking and educational opportunities, including annual meetings, conferences and event planning, committee meetings and roundtables to ensure continued relevance and vitality.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum four-year college degree

3-5 years association management experience, familiarity with 501(c)6 organizations and the construction and building supply industry is preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven record of leader and manager of people

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to maintain poise and positive attitude in fast-paced and challenging situations

Excellent organizational multi-tasking skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work a fluctuating work schedule which may include limited nights, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week.

Be willing and able to travel on behalf of BMSA - approximately 40-50 days a year, including trade shows in February and July every year.