Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
The Blood Connection is a reputable nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through the collection and distribution of blood and blood products. Established with the mission to serve communities by providing a steady and reliable blood supply to hospitals and patients in need, The Blood Connection operates with a compassionate and community-focused approach. The organization’s work is vital as blood donations are a critical resource in medical treatments, surgeries, and emergencies. Through local engagement and outreach, The Blood Connection consistently makes a profound impact by empowering individuals and groups to participate in life-saving blood drives, thereby enhancing public health and well-being.
The Blood Connection thrives on building strong relationships with communities, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations. Its team of dedicated professionals and volunteers work collaboratively to orchestrate blood donation events that meet and exceed inventory demands. By continuously innovating recruitment strategies and leveraging marketing efforts, The Blood Connection maintains its status as a leading blood collection service, contributing to the overall resilience of healthcare systems.
The Account Manager role at The Blood Connection is a pivotal position within the Donor Resources Department. This role is charged with the responsibility of managing and expanding blood drive accounts within a designated territory to support organizational goals. The Account Manager acts as the bridge between the organization and its donor groups, ensuring strong partnerships are cultivated and maintained to secure consistent donor turnout. This position demands a proactive and strategic approach to recruitment and retention, emphasizing excellent communication, marketing savvy, and relationship-building to maximize blood collections.
In this role, the Account Manager plans and implements targeted strategies to recruit new sponsor organizations while maintaining and growing existing blood drive relationships. They coordinate closely with Donor Resource Department management to set realistic yet ambitious blood collection goals aligned with divisional needs. The role requires managing donor appointments, following up with coordinators, and promoting engagement through creative campaigns and marketing programs. An important facet of the job involves community education through presentations and participation in health fairs and events, spreading awareness about the importance and impact of blood donation.
The Account Manager is also expected to provide superior customer service to blood donors, sponsor groups, and internal stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and mutual commitment. The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet deadlines effectively. Additionally, the position entails frequent interaction with community leaders, coordinators, and volunteers to build committees and strengthen donor recruitment efforts.
This is a full-time, in-person position with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community by supporting life-saving blood drives. Ideal candidates will have a background in sales, marketing, or community outreach, with strong public speaking abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The Blood Connection values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Benefits and salary are competitive and reflect the organization’s commitment to supporting its workforce while advancing its humanitarian mission.
The Blood Connection thrives on building strong relationships with communities, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations. Its team of dedicated professionals and volunteers work collaboratively to orchestrate blood donation events that meet and exceed inventory demands. By continuously innovating recruitment strategies and leveraging marketing efforts, The Blood Connection maintains its status as a leading blood collection service, contributing to the overall resilience of healthcare systems.
The Account Manager role at The Blood Connection is a pivotal position within the Donor Resources Department. This role is charged with the responsibility of managing and expanding blood drive accounts within a designated territory to support organizational goals. The Account Manager acts as the bridge between the organization and its donor groups, ensuring strong partnerships are cultivated and maintained to secure consistent donor turnout. This position demands a proactive and strategic approach to recruitment and retention, emphasizing excellent communication, marketing savvy, and relationship-building to maximize blood collections.
In this role, the Account Manager plans and implements targeted strategies to recruit new sponsor organizations while maintaining and growing existing blood drive relationships. They coordinate closely with Donor Resource Department management to set realistic yet ambitious blood collection goals aligned with divisional needs. The role requires managing donor appointments, following up with coordinators, and promoting engagement through creative campaigns and marketing programs. An important facet of the job involves community education through presentations and participation in health fairs and events, spreading awareness about the importance and impact of blood donation.
The Account Manager is also expected to provide superior customer service to blood donors, sponsor groups, and internal stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and mutual commitment. The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet deadlines effectively. Additionally, the position entails frequent interaction with community leaders, coordinators, and volunteers to build committees and strengthen donor recruitment efforts.
This is a full-time, in-person position with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community by supporting life-saving blood drives. Ideal candidates will have a background in sales, marketing, or community outreach, with strong public speaking abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The Blood Connection values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Benefits and salary are competitive and reflect the organization’s commitment to supporting its workforce while advancing its humanitarian mission.
Job Requirements
- College degree preferred
- Two years of outside sales and/or marketing experience preferred or related experience
- Public speaking skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Valid driver's license with no major infractions
- Dependable transportation
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Analytical and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work in diverse environments
- Ability to build and maintain work relationships
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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