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American Red Cross · 3 days ago

Account Manager Emerging Markets

Mount Pleasant, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, dedicated to helping millions of lives each year. They are seeking a Sickle Cell Account Manager to develop partnerships with diverse blood drive coordinators and donor groups to enhance blood collection efforts, particularly for African American patients.

Health CareHumanitarianNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

If you are energetic, self-motivated, like the fast pace of sales, and enjoy working with diverse volunteers, the American Red Cross has an opportunity for you!

We have an opening on our Charleston, SC Donor Recruitment team in for an outside sales representative, Sickle Cell Account Manager, who is responsible for developing partnerships with African American current and potential blood drive coordinators and blood donor groups to grow diverse blood collection targets for area blood drives

As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines making a positive impact on our community and specifically in the lives of African American patients

Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work!

Sickle Cell disease occurs in 1 in 365 births of African descent

A sickle cell patient can require multiple blood transfusions per year throughout their lifetime

Sickle cell patients are more likely to find a compatible blood match from a donor of the same race or ethnic group

Scope: Individual contributor that works under close supervision

Uses technical knowledge to solve routine types of problems

Qualification

Direct salesCustomer maintenanceNegotiation skillsGroup dynamicsOrganizational skillsHandle prioritiesTeamworkOral communicationWritten communicationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum one-year related experience required or equivalent combination of education and related experience required

Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required

Excellent oral and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills is required

A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required

Ability to work on a team

Preferred

Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred