Community Events & Sponsorship Manager

The American National Red Cross; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,151 - 88,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401K with match

PTO 15 days per year

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Seattle is seeking a Community Events Account Manager to support the attraction, retention and scheduling of blood drive sponsors and education of stakeholders to maximize blood drive success.

You will coordinate a 12-week drive management cycle with stakeholders, help implement territory plans to reach collection goals, and provide high-level customer service to sponsors to grow their blood program with the Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or related field required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, CRM/maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills are required.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Travel: Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the attraction, retention and scheduling of potential blood drive sponsors and feeder groups for existing blood drives.
• Support consistent execution of the 12-week drive management cycle and coordinate handoffs with stakeholders.
• Support territory plans to achieve collection goals and identify new blood drive sponsors.
• Provide organizational and operational support to blood drive coordinator to achieve collection goals and high-level customer service.
• Schedule education programs for sponsors and volunteers within assigned groups to meet collection objectives.
• Maintain records to provide tracking and statistical data on sponsor group performance.
• Utilize tools and strategy provided by the organization to enhance service and productivity.
• Provide own transportation for business purposes.

Skills

Direct sales

CRM maintenance

Negotiation

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications

Job description

The American Red Cross in Seattle is seeking a Community Events Account Manager to support the attraction, retention and scheduling of blood drive sponsors and education of stakeholders to maximize blood drive success.

You will coordinate a 12-week drive management cycle with stakeholders, help implement territory plans to reach collection goals, and provide high-level customer service to sponsors to grow their blood program with the Red Cross.