Account Manager at LifeShare Blood Center in MON - Monroe, LA 71201

Job description

• LifeShare is seeking an Account Manager to develop and nurture relationships with businesses, schools, churches, and civic organizations in the community to encourage them to host blood drives. The Account Manager will work with the hosts’ drive chairpersons and coordinate with our blood collection teams to plan, market and execute successful blood drives at locations throughout the community. Through their efforts, they help to ensure a safe blood supply is available in our community when needed for traumas, therapies and treatments.
• Join us in our important mission to connect donors and the lives they impact.
• The ideal candidate has a background or interest in sales, development, community outreach, marketing; or public relations; excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; and a passion for service to our community. Travel throughout the surrounding community is required; must have reliable transportation, a current valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Beginning base salary is $46,000 with incentive bonus and advancement opportunities. LifeShare offers a generous benefits package, including free medical, life and disability insurance; employer contributions (6%) to the 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, and employee wellness program.
• GIVE BLOOD. SHARE LIFE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with businesses, schools, churches, and civic organizations to encourage them to host blood drives.
• Work with hosts' drive chairpersons and coordinate with blood collection teams to plan, market and execute successful blood drives.
• Help ensure a safe blood supply is available in the community.
• Travel throughout the surrounding community is required.
• Helps develop and schedule in open/vacant territories under supervision of Regional Director (LEVEL II).
• Maintains social media account in conjunction with Marketing, Regional Director and other Account Managers (LEVEL II).
• Helps develop, mentor and coach newer Account Managers under the direction of the Regional Director (LEVEL III).
• May plan region's retail drive scheduling strategy, as directed by the Regional Director (LEVEL III).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in marketing, public relations or related field, plus
• At least two (2) years of sales, business development or other relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the job duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in public speaking.
• Must be self-motivated to schedule and follow-up on meetings with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to use a computer to retrieve or record blood drive information.
• Must demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, drive chairpersons, the community, and coworkers, acting in a professional manner at all times.
• Helps develop and schedule in open/vacant territories under supervision of Regional Director
• Maintains social media account in conjunction with Marketing, Regional Director and other Account Managers
• At least six (6) months of experience in blood collection account management
• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve established collection goals
• Demonstrates proficiency in blood typing for educational purposes.
• Demonstrates strong ability to develop accounts and project product collections with high accuracy
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with donor services team leaders
• Helps develop, mentor and coach newer Account Managers under the direction of the Regional Director.
• May plan region’s retail drive scheduling strategy, as directed by the Regional Director
• Demonstrated strong ability to add new accounts
• Demonstrated strong understanding of donor eligibility criteria
• Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed established collection goals
• Utilizes bilingual abilities to book and coordinate blood drives in Spanish-speaking communities
• Assists with development of marketing materials for Spanish-speaking donors
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written communication

Skills

Required

• Effective interpersonal skills