Blood Drive Event Planner

Savannah, GA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.25 - $34.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

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 non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by providing a reliable supply of blood to hospitals and patients in need. With a commitment to community service and health, the organization operates as a trusted partner in blood donation and resource management. The Blood Connection coordinates blood drives across various regions and strives to meet and exceed the blood collection goals necessary to support medical facilities and emergency responses. As a vital player in the healthcare sector, The Blood Connection emphasizes the importance of teamwork, innovation, and outreach to maximize donor engagement and ensure a steady blood supply for critical medical treatments.

Join The Blood Connection as an Account Manager within the Donor Resources Department to help make a significant impact in your community. This role is integral to the success of blood drive operations across assigned territories. The Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing existing blood drive accounts, finding new sponsor groups, and working efficiently to optimize corporate resource utilization. Collaborating closely with the Donor Resources management team, the Account Manager ensures that collection targets are met by building strong and lasting relationships with sponsors and donor groups.

The position involves personalized and proactive planning support for blood drive coordinators, effective communication before, during, and after blood drive events, and the strategic implementation of marketing programs designed to increase donor participation. The Account Manager is expected to creatively engage communities, establish committees for donor and volunteer recruitment, and educate the public about the critical mission of The Blood Connection. This role requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to provide superior customer service and foster partnerships that contribute to growth and sustainability of blood donation efforts.

The Blood Connection offers an attractive employment package including 30 days of paid time off with flexible usage options, potential company bonuses, tuition reimbursement programs, and a 401k retirement plan. Benefits also include comprehensive health insurance covering medical, vision, and dental care, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and basic life insurance. This role offers an outstanding opportunity for those passionate about community health and engagement to build a rewarding career saving lives through effective donor resource management.

Job Requirements

College degree preferred
outside sales and/or marketing experience of 2 years preferred or related experience
ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
valid driver's license with no major infractions and dependable transportation
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 Qualifications

College degree preferred
outside sales and/or marketing experience of 2 years preferred or related experience
ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
valid driver's license with no major infractions and dependable transportation
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