Region Corporate Relations Accounts Director

American Heart Association•San Diego, CA

7d•$71,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association is seeking a Region Corporate Relations Account Director to join our Western States team. This hybrid role offers flexible location options within Southern California. In this position, the Account Director will oversee, grow, and manage a portfolio of corporate relations accounts while providing expert project management support for the Corporate Relations team. The role will partner closely with Corporate Relations leadership, Western States leadership, and both internal and external stakeholders to advance regional and organization-wide goals. This individual will play a key role in ensuring timely and effective delivery of all account commitments and will directly manage a set of key corporate partners, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with
Experience in corporate account management, fundraising, sales and/or marketing
Demonstrated success in developing and achieving deliverables on time for complex projects including presentations, trainings, analytics or other resources.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey ideas, strategy, rationale, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a variety of teams.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and summarize complex information in order to identify and communicate trends and best practices. Have the ability to manage complexity and adapt to varied environments to resolve complex issues.
Experience in non-profit volunteer management including high-level volunteer leadership activation and engagement
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications- Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, OneNote, database management, and Canva.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs
Ability to do local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Western States Corporate Relations team, manages accounts to generate a positive return on investment and increased fundraising revenue with the goal to renew and/or grow accounts through balanced revenue streams to ensure overall revenue goals are achieved/exceeded. Effectively integrates strategic plan priorities and existing initiatives/activities.
Manages and implements department tools, communication strategies and resources to support region-wide efforts to increase corporate partnerships and effectively build and sustain fundraising capacity.
Establishes and develops effective working partnerships with SVPs, Executive Directors staff and volunteer leads through effective, regular communication and presence, availability and accessibility to activate sponsorship, meet/exceed contract deliverables, communicate responsibilities and requirements of field staff, ensure that all timelines and deadlines are met, and ensure top level customer service and collaboration.
Manages platform activation campaigns for identified sponsors and coordinate logistics and administrative support for campaigns as assigned. Serves as a resource in developing and preparing presentations and training materials, sponsorship proposals and collateral/materials supporting platform activation campaigns and strategies.
Drives and manages all aspects of account contract renewals, inspires company leadership to grow their investment and drives entire strategy around renewal working closely with appropriate team members.
Manages and coordinates assigned projects through all phases of the corporate relations processes, ensuring that all documents adhere to Association policies and guidelines. Coordinates resources and communication to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are informed and involved as needed for optimal achievement of project deliverables.

Benefits

Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

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