Account Manager I, Donor Recruitment

American Red Cross • St Paul, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Support the attraction, retention, and scheduling of potential blood drive sponsors and education of various stakeholders to maximize blood drive success and achieve established monthly, quarterly and annual blood collection goals. Provide support, development, and/or guidance to all volunteers. Will cover Marshall, MN as the central location, NE South Dakota (Brookings, SD).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or related field required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills, are required.
• A current, valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
• Ability to work on a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer relationship management/maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
• Event planning experience desired.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of creative strategies to attract, manage and retain potential blood drive sponsors and feeder groups for existing blood drives.
• Support consistent execution of the 12-week drive management cycle, including working with key stakeholders to ensure sufficient drive sign-ups are attained.
• Facilitate a quality hand off of blood drives between internal stakeholders at the 12-week timeframe.
• Support the implementation of territory plans in collaboration with strategic business planning to achieve collection goals, increase monthly bookings, improve operational efficiency, and identify new blood drive sponsors.
• Provide routine organizational and operational support to the blood drive coordinator to ensure achievement of collection operation and annual goals and provide the highest level of customer service to encourage the sponsor to grow their blood program with the Red Cross in frequency and performance metrics.
• Schedule education programs for blood drive sponsor contact, recruitment committees and volunteers within assigned groups to assist in meeting collection objectives and to comply with all directives, regulations, and local operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate records to provide tracking and statistical data on blood drive sponsor group performance.
• Appropriately utilize tools, technology, and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency, and productivity.
• Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level