2026 ACCE Sales Coach Program Application

In ACCE’s 2026 Sales Coach Program, ACCE and Membership Development Division volunteers will match experienced chamber membership development volunteers with less experienced professionals for regular sales advice, coaching, and problem-solving on a mutually convenient schedule over a six-month period (April 15-October 15, 2025). Members of the cohort will also meet together several times for group discussions and information sessions. The group will have a dedicated section in ACCE’s online learning portal and an online discussion group for sharing tips and brainstorming.

Participants will receive 5 CCE credits at the completion of the program.

Expectations for participating:

Each cohort member will meet virtually with their volunteer sales coach at least once per month throughout the entire cohort period (April 15-October 15, 2025). Meetings are scheduled by each coach/cohort pair at their convenience.

Specific goals will be set by each coaching pair, and cohort members will commit to strategies and steps to meet those goals.

There will be three cohort-wide roundtable calls or webinars at which all members are expected to participate. These events are scheduled for April 27, July 15 and October 7 from 1 - 2 pm ET.

Application process:

If your application is accepted, your chamber must pay the application fee (Member rate: $300, Non-Member rate: $750). If your chamber is not able to afford this program fee, please indicate that on the application (see question #13). Upon your acceptance, it will be your responsibility to engage actively in the program. No refunds will be provided if you drop out of the program.

You must receive the support of your chamber CEO to participate in this program and indicate that in the application where requested.

The deadline to apply for the Sale Coach program is March 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact JoAnna Dehler at jdehler@acce.org.

Membership professionals who have not participated in previous Sales Coach or ACCE Sales Mentorship programs will have priority in being accepted to this program, consistent with coach availability.