Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced business-to-business Account Manager. Incumbents will work in the territory to develop and organize new blood drive opportunities with community businesses, churches, schools and other sponsors. Account Managers in this fast-paced role will also work with these organizations to recruit blood donors from their respective networks.As an Account Manager, you can play a direct role in our life-saving mission, ensuring that others continue to receive the gift of life!Account Managers receive a base salary plus a monthly incentive for achieving performance and blood collections goals.Account Manager I - Responsibilities• Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage sponsor organizations to achieve established blood collection goals• Apply market knowledge and evaluation of community, government, demographics and competitors to identify areas for market expansion in assigned territory• Recommend overall sponsor recruitment plans and project plans for short- and long-term goal achievement• Coordinate structure, staffing, schedule and marketing necessary to reach individual drive goals• Educate and provide ongoing support to sponsors, volunteers and staff on blood drive protocol, how to recruit employee ambassadors, and expectations/requirements for the event• Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all timesThe aforementioned responsibilities of the Account Manager describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.Why the American Red Cross?We offer employee growth and development, an incomparable team spirit and a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and 401K.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications OR equivalent combination of related education and experience• One year (minimum) related experience• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills• A current, valid driver's license and good driving recordBENEFITS FOR YOU:We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.Medical, Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with 5% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionDISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS ( partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.Interested in Volunteering? 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