Emerging Markets Account Manager

Where Your Career is a Force for GoodJoining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.Salary Range: $53,000 - $70,000Coverage Area: Jackson MississippiResponsibilities1. Design, develop and implement a strategic market plan strategy, in partnership with Donor Recruitment leadership, to effectively identify, cultivate and expand a diversified population of blood sponsors within assigned territory.2. Manage complex internal and external stakeholder management, including project management and executive-level relationship development.3. Analyze data, conduct research, identify trends, conduct business plan analyses and feasibility studies to identify advantageous strategic business directions and prepare reports and recommendations for management review.4. Implement specific blood sponsor collection initiatives, including initial outreach efforts and cultivating relationships and partnerships with key demographics.5. Support corporate communication efforts to external parties, including developing and disseminating communication and marketing materials to relevant demographic population sponsors.6. Assist in the development of proposals and support contract negotiations.7. Identify areas of operational improvement and assist in the implementation of relevant action plans.8. Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes.ScopeIndividual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or relevant field required.Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.Skills & Abilities: Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively develop and 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, are required. A current valid driver's license and a good driving record are required. Ability to work on a team and lead through influence. DEI experience. Experience with media interviews, communications, acting as a spokesperson. Executive presence. Cultural competency and depth of knowledge/credibility in the Black community. Ability to communicate medical product and patient needs to an external audience. Ability to work on a team.Travel: Some travel may be required.Physical RequirementsThe duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. May be required to travel to sites throughout the region to meet with potential donor groups. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.Benefits for You:Medical, Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to a 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionThe American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.