Position: Territory Manager (District Executive)
Position location: Decatur, Illinois
Council Website: https://www.stlbsa.org
- Are you looking to give back to your community to youth more than give back to shareholders?
- Do you naturally draw people in, motivating them to work together?
- Are you an independent self-starter invigorated by the freedom to bring change?
- Does the idea of bridging the gap between strategic vision and mission execution excite you?
- Are you a forward-thinking, results-focused professional who like to win?
- Are you looking for a career helping others, not just a job?
- Do you seek a flexible schedule – no clock-in type of work?
If your answer is YES, let’s talk.
Position Description:
We are looking for a self-starting, motivated person who excels at building relationships, enjoys sales, and marketing, and provides excellent customer service. If you have skills in marketing, management, budgeting, event planning, sales, fundraising, and customer service, and are comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences, you should consider taking the opportunity to become a professional Scouter. A self-motivated individual with solid time-management skills and strong organizational skills will be successful in this role.
District Executives are a diverse group, sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. The District Executive manages a designated territory (called a district) consisting of multiple counties or population centers within the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s 63 counties. We are looking for someone to take ownership of growing the district in the key areas of finance, membership, and volunteer development.
Overview:
$44,000 base salary. An additional $10,000 performance incentive bonus is available!
Please note, that a Scouting background is NOT required for the position and covers Macon, Moultrie and Shelby counties.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's (Required)
- US work authorization (Required)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Starting Pay and Benefits:
In addition to offering a competitive salary, Professional Scouting offers benefits including major medical insurance, prescription plan, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 403(b)-retirement plan including a matching contribution plan from the company, as well as compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone ($40 a month) and business mileage. We also offer a generous PTO policy (22 days) and several paid holiday observances. All councils are equal-opportunity employers.
Training:
Comprehensive professional training opportunities are provided during the first three years of tenure. Annual training and development opportunities continue throughout the career.
Requirements:
- Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Attained 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law
- The ability to work varied hours when necessary, evening activities and weekend work is frequently required to achieve positive objectives
- Must currently live, or be willing to relocate to, the boundaries of the service area
- Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks
- Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly
- A Scouting background is helpful but not required for employment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- People-oriented, having the ability to work well with adult volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations
- Non-profit, fundraising, sales, or marketing experience is a plus
- Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403b
- 403b matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
How to Apply:
- Completion of the application process is required.
- As part of our application process, we kindly request that you complete our pre-hire assessment: Click Link to Begin
- Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
Employment inquiries: [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- US work authorization
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for work
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Attained 21 years of age or older
- Ability to work varied hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks
- Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to accept and meet Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law
- Must currently live, or be willing to relocate to, the boundaries of the service area
- Offers subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks
- Sales, fundraising, marketing, or non-profit experience
- Scouting background (helpful but not required)
- Sales experience (1 year)
What We Do
The Greater St. Louis Area Council is a regional division of Scouting America that serves youth and families across 51 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Its mission is to provide character-building experiences and leadership development through outdoor adventures, community service, and educational programs, preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lifetimes.
