Outside Sales Donor Recruitment Specialist

American Red Cross; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross in Effingham, IL is seeking an outside Sales Representative on the Southern Illinois Donor Recruitment team to recruit and manage sponsor organizations and donor groups for blood drive collection targets. The role covers Montgomery, Shelby, Christian, Coles, and Fayette counties, with strong ties to local civic groups.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications, have sales experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
• Up to 3 years of sales or business‑to‑business sales experience preferred.
• Minimum one year related experience required.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills is required.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• The American Red Cross requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation and your request must be approved prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit, retain and manage sponsor organizations and relationships to achieve established blood collection goals.
• Develop potential Sponsor leads.
• Educate Sponsor chairpersons and recruitment committees in organizational requirements.
• Provide ongoing support to Sponsors and implement appropriate special donor recruitment programs.

Skills

Group dynamics

Direct sales

Customer maintenance

Negotiation skills

Program implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications

Job description

The American Red Cross in Effingham, IL is seeking an outside Sales Representative on the Southern Illinois Donor Recruitment team to recruit and manage sponsor organizations and donor groups for blood drive collection targets. The role covers Montgomery, Shelby, Christian, Coles, and Fayette counties, with strong ties to local civic groups.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, or communications, have sales experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and