Strategic Business Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement annual and long-term sponsor partnership blood drive programs in the assigned geography to achieve collection goals.

Identify, develop, and implement creative strategies to attract, sell, manage, and retain Blood Program Leaders/Sponsor partnerships and maximize value from sponsor partnerships.

Provide sufficient organizational and operational support to the sponsor contact and maintain a high level of communication with all assigned Blood Program Leaders/Sponsors.

Support the blood drive annual calendar build by identifying and applying appropriate methods to ensure productive scheduling of blood drives by assigned Sponsors.

Keep abreast of assigned geography, including government, demographics organizations, and competitive profile, and apply that knowledge to all aspects of servicing Sponsor groups and the penetration of designated markets.

Maintain accurate system records and provide tracking and statistical data on Sponsor group performance.

Ensure tools, technology, and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency and productivity are fit for purpose and identify opportunities for improvement.

What You Need To Succeed
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications or a related field required.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Management Experience: Not applicable.

Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills; good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively; excellent oral and written communication skills, including training and presentation skills; ability to work on a team and with internal/external partners to resolve complex business problems; ability to analyze historical collection data, project upcoming collection trends, define goals, develop measurements and achieve operational improvements in key performance metrics; ability to effectively implement programs preferred; responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Benefits for You

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$84,000, plus incentives. American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The 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.

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