Manager of Membership Sales & Growth

Job overview

The Manager of Membership Sales & Growth is an onsite, full-time role in Providence, RI, with a stated salary range of $100,000–$130,000 per year. The role supports Ocean State Labs, Powered by Portal, and works closely with its Executive Director and Lab Operations team to serve members and grow the innovation community. The manager owns membership revenue growth from prospecting through signed agreements while building relationships that support member retention and expansion. By coordinating sales, onboarding, and member support, the role helps connect science-driven startups with lab facilities, peers, mentors, and commercialization resources.

What you'll do

• Own the membership sales cycle, including prospecting, pipeline development, proposals, lab tours, negotiation, and closing
• build a pipeline of science-driven startups
• develop relationships with investors, accelerators, universities, ecosystem partners, and other referral channels
• support member growth, expansion, and retention
• partner with the Executive Director and Lab Operations on onboarding and member support
• maintain CRM pipeline accuracy, forecasting, and reporting
• represent Portal at industry events across Rhode Island and greater New England.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

membership sales

growth

providence ri

portal innovations

ocean state labs

full-time

monday–friday

life sciences

business development

crm

member retention

$100k–$130k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation with performance-based upside
• collaborative team
• direct access to leadership.

Why this role

Full-time, Monday–Friday routine with flexibility for occasional extended days or weeks; membership growth role serving a life sciences and innovation community.

About the employer

Portal Innovations LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.