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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!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We have an opening on our Donor Recruitment team for a Strategic Business Planning Manager!

As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines of making a positive impact on our community. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

Develop and implement annual and long-term sponsor partnership annual blood drive programs in assigned geography to achieve collection goals.
Identify, develop and implement creative strategies to attract, sell, manage and retain Blood Program Leaders/Sponsor partnerships and maximize value from sponsor partnerships.
Provide sufficient organizational and operational support to sponsor contact and maintain a high level of communication with all assigned Blood Program Leaders/Sponsors.
Support the blood drive annual calendar build by identifying and applying appropriate methods to ensure productive scheduling of blood drives by assigned Sponsors.
Keep abreast of assigned geography, including but not limited to its government, demographics organizations, and competitive profile, and apply that knowledge to all aspects of servicing Sponsor groups and the penetration of designated markets.
Maintain accurate system records and provide tracking and statistical data on Sponsor group performance.
Ensure tools, technology, and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency, and productivity are fit for purpose and identify opportunities for improvement.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, and negotiation skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills.
Ability to work on a team. Ability to work with internal/external partners as well as internal unit management teams to resolve complex business problems.
Ability to analyze historical collection data, project upcoming collection trends, define goals, develop measurements, and achieve operational improvements in key performance metrics.
Ability to effectively implement programs preferred. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: Some travel may be required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Great time management and scheduling experience.

BENEFITS 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 and dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with a 5% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition

Please Apply By December 3, 2024

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? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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