Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
30 days PTO
potential company bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Healthcare and dependent care FSA
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program
basic life insurance
Job Description
The Blood Connection is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through blood donation. With a mission deeply rooted in community service, The Blood Connection operates across multiple regions, providing life-saving blood products to hospitals and patients in need. As a cornerstone in healthcare support, this organization relies not only on the generosity of donors but also on the dedication and passion of its team members. Every role within The Blood Connection is critical in ensuring the successful collection, management, and distribution of blood—a resource that is vital for medical treatments, surgeries, and emergency care. Employees at The Blood Connection become part of a caring and driven environment where making an impact in the community is not just a goal, but a daily commitment.
The Account Manager position within The Blood Connection’s Donor Resources Department is essential for achieving the organization's territorial blood collection goals. This full-time role is designed to manage and expand relationships with existing blood drive accounts, while proactively seeking new sponsors to maximize blood collection efforts. The Account Manager works closely with senior management and operational teams to sustain and grow blood drive activities, ensuring inventory needs are consistently met to support hospital demands. Beyond administrative duties, this role involves community engagement, strategic planning, and leadership in recruitment campaigns that bolster donor participation. Candidates for this position can expect to be at the forefront of The Blood Connection’s mission, engaging with diverse groups and fostering relationships that ultimately contribute to saving lives.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing recruitment strategies, holding stakeholders accountable for meeting goals, utilizing marketing programs effectively, and providing outstanding support to donors and organizers from start to finish. This dynamic role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to motivate and educate community members on the critical importance of blood donation. Employees in this role benefit from a supportive work culture, poised for those who are passionate about community health and development, while also enjoying competitive benefits including 30 days of paid time off (PTO) that can be used, cashed, or rolled over, potential company bonuses, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), and basic life insurance.
Working at The Blood Connection as an Account Manager means not only being part of a respected and impactful organization but also gaining invaluable experience in sales, marketing, community outreach, and nonprofit operations. The role demands a proactive attitude, creativity, and a genuine commitment to fostering community engagement. The Blood Connection supports its employees with continuous professional development opportunities and encourages innovation in outreach tactics. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful career focused on saving lives and enhancing community health.
The Account Manager position within The Blood Connection’s Donor Resources Department is essential for achieving the organization's territorial blood collection goals. This full-time role is designed to manage and expand relationships with existing blood drive accounts, while proactively seeking new sponsors to maximize blood collection efforts. The Account Manager works closely with senior management and operational teams to sustain and grow blood drive activities, ensuring inventory needs are consistently met to support hospital demands. Beyond administrative duties, this role involves community engagement, strategic planning, and leadership in recruitment campaigns that bolster donor participation. Candidates for this position can expect to be at the forefront of The Blood Connection’s mission, engaging with diverse groups and fostering relationships that ultimately contribute to saving lives.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing recruitment strategies, holding stakeholders accountable for meeting goals, utilizing marketing programs effectively, and providing outstanding support to donors and organizers from start to finish. This dynamic role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to motivate and educate community members on the critical importance of blood donation. Employees in this role benefit from a supportive work culture, poised for those who are passionate about community health and development, while also enjoying competitive benefits including 30 days of paid time off (PTO) that can be used, cashed, or rolled over, potential company bonuses, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program (EAP), and basic life insurance.
Working at The Blood Connection as an Account Manager means not only being part of a respected and impactful organization but also gaining invaluable experience in sales, marketing, community outreach, and nonprofit operations. The role demands a proactive attitude, creativity, and a genuine commitment to fostering community engagement. The Blood Connection supports its employees with continuous professional development opportunities and encourages innovation in outreach tactics. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful career focused on saving lives and enhancing community health.
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred
- Two years of outside sales and/or marketing experience preferred or related experience
- Proven public speaking skills to effectively promote community service and donor participation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions and reliable transportation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to be tactful and courteous
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
- Competent computer skills
- Capacity to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with personnel at various levels
Job Qualifications
- College degree preferred
- Outside sales and/or marketing experience of 2 years preferred or related experience
- Public speaking ability to sell The Blood Connection to all groups in the community by carrying our message of community service and the necessity of participation and support
- Experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions and dependable transportation
- Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers
Job Duties
- Plan and execute effective strategies to recruit, retain, and manage sponsor group organizations and relationships to achieve territory blood collection goals
- Establish blood drive projections in line with divisional resources and needs
- Develop potential sponsor leads
- Strategize recruitment tactics well in advance of blood drive date and adhere to drive planning best practices
- Hold external stakeholders responsible for helping to achieve drive goals
- Effectively communicate with donor chairpersons and donor groups pre, during and post drive event
- Encourage creativity and successful campaigns to increase donor participation at blood drives
- Implement all TBC marketing programs
- Exhibit teamwork within division to help ensure divisional goal is met
- Establish committees to recruit donors and volunteer at drives
- Coordinate meetings and presentations within sponsor groups to teach donor recruitment techniques and encourage importance of each account hitting goal
- Provide superior customer service to blood donors, blood donor groups, internal and external customers
- Establish patronage and relationships with blood drive sponsor groups
- Educate the community by attending health fairs and community/marketing events and giving presentations to spread the mission of The Blood Connection
- Organize meetings with sponsor contacts, committees, and/or employees to educate them and promote blood drives
- Seek out opportunities to speak at services at houses of worship
- Seek out supervisory, health/safety meetings, and employee meetings to further educate and recruit donors for blood drives
- Build strong relationships with sponsor groups to grow blood drives into more successful events
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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