East Coast Corporate Relations Director — Remote & Travel

American Heart Association; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a National Corporate Relations Director to lead national corporate relationships and drive funding in the Eastern States region. This home-based role requires significant travel and oversight of a multi-million dollar revenue portfolio.

You will develop strategic account plans, collaborate with executives and volunteers, and secure $5–$10 million in annual revenue through high-impact partnerships.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of sales experience, including selling intangible programs.
• 3+ years of negotiation and problem-solving experience.
• 3+ years of delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• Strong business English communications, both written and verbal.
• Ability to consult and interact with high-level executives.
• Must travel at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior level contact to represent the Association with global and national companies to identify and present corporate giving that aligns with the Association’s mission goals.
• Develop, plan, and collaborate with senior management and volunteers to prospect for new business to meet or exceed organizational goals.
• Lead solution development efforts that best address corporate account needs while advancing the Association’s mission priorities and capabilities.
• Lead joint company strategic account planning process that develops mutual goals and objectives, revenue targets and critical milestones on a multi-year basis.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments to provide support, service, programs, or senior management resources.
• Build a portfolio of national accounts for mission aligned programs, ventures, and sponsorship.
• Provide timely direction, framework, and resources to volunteers while at the same time relying on their expertise, abilities and willingness to leverage their networks to drive the goals of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Presentations

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a National Corporate Relations Director to lead national corporate relationships and drive funding in the Eastern States region. This home-based role requires significant travel and oversight of a multi-million dollar revenue portfolio.

You will develop strategic account plans, collaborate with executives and volunteers, and secure $5–$10 million in annual revenue through high-impact partnerships.