Account Manager

Job Description

Vitalant is seeking a results-driven, customer-focused, and community-minded Account Manager to play a vital role in our mission while significantly impacting lives across your territory.

What to Expect

• Compensation: $49,400.00 - $65,208.00
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends for blood drive events.
• Travel: Within your assigned territory is required.

Our Comprehensive Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition programs and employee perks

What You Will Do

• Actively engage in public speaking opportunities and community events to promote blood donation and recruit new volunteer blood drive partners.
• Build strong relationships with volunteer blood drive coordinators at schools, businesses, religious organizations, and other community groups.
• Coach and motivate coordinators to increase donor turnout, especially among first-time donors, and to establish or strengthen blood drive committees.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans to meet individual and territory-based collection goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate projections and optimal appointment scheduling for successful drives.
• Identify and secure new blood drive opportunities in your territory and support national partner engagement when applicable.
• Maintain accurate drive information using established systems and processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Valid in-state driver's license required.
• One-year applicable experience; (i.e. sales, customer support, marketing or communications) required.

Skills/Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sales/territory management skills.
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter with good organization skills.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Provide own vehicle for transportation.
• Proficient personal computer skills.