Account Manager

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non‑profit organization, you can be impact‑inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide. If you are impact‑inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. Compensation Considerations This is a salaried position that may require weekend and evenings hours. Day travel to blood drives, meetings with coordinators, and other is often required. Company vehicles are usually available, but it may be necessary at times to take a personal vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed for work related personal vehicle use. There may be times when overnight out of town stay in Memphis for trainings and possibly within territory to support blood drives. Work Shift (if applicable) Shift 1 (United States of America) 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. As an Account Manager, your impact is vital. You will achieve monthly and annual blood collection goals by building lasting relationships with volunteer coordinators and community partners. Through strategic outreach, collaboration, and coaching, you'll help maintain and grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities to host lifesaving blood drives—especially with an emphasis on bringing in first‑time donors. What to Expect Salary $48,692.80 to 63,013.60 Salary is commensurate with a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. Schedule Full‑time, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and some 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 Account Manager Responsibilities 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 of related experience required. Effective oral and written communication skills. Sales/territory management skills. Must be self‑motivated and a self‑starter with good organization skills. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings. Provide own vehicle for transportation. Proficient personal computer skills. Location 4326 South Eason Boulevard PO Box 2577 Tupelo, MS 38801 Job Category Sales / Community Outreach Contact Information View email address on click.appcast.io Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world‑renowned reserach. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to View email address on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vitalant