What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Community Blood Center Of Greater Kansas City?
Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Director of Donor Recruitment is accountable for the development, planning and promotion of blood recruitment activities within an assigned territory. Responsible for educating and communicating with the public about the need for blood, the local blood program and blood donation. Acts as a liaison between the Blood Center and donor groups. Develops and maintains contact with volunteers to encourage their participation.
Essential Functions:
• Recruits blood donors and blood donor groups. • Schedules new and existing blood drives. • Provides publicity and recruitment materials for blood drives. • Provides education, training and assistance to volunteers organizing blood drives. • Speaks to individuals and groups about the need for blood, Community Blood Center and blood donation. • Works to maximize blood collection within an assigned territory. • Meets blood collection goals. • Represents Community Blood Center in community activities. • Conducts tours of the blood center. • Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff. • Must have and maintain a valid operator’s license and clean driving record. All tickets, suspension must be reported to supervisor. • Must be willing to travel more than 75% of the time.
Qualifications
Requirements • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related field, or equivalent work experience. • Two years of sales or marketing experience preferred. Skills and Knowledge • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse population. • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of organization verbally and in writing. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively • Ability to solve problems and work independently. • Exceptional presentation skills. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Advanced computer skills. • Good driving skills and records. • Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Database management • Knowledge of Missouri and Kansas driving laws as applicable.
Overview
Founded in 1958, Community Blood Center (CBC) has served Kansas and Missouri for more than 65 years, delivering more than 150,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 70 hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. CBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17 states and delivers one million blood products to 400 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200 research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment, and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. CBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit savealifenow.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.