COMPANY:
American Red Cross



LOCATION:
Lansing, MI 48912



SALARY/WAGE:
33,200.00 - 35,000.00 USD /year
+Incentive after 90-days



STATUS:
Full Time, Employee



JOB CATEGORY:
Sales/Retail/Business Development



WORK EXPERIENCE:
2+ to 5 Years



CAREER LEVEL:
Experienced (Non-Manager)



EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelor's Degree











The American Red Cross touches millions of lives each year. American Red Cross employees and volunteers help keep the public prepared to respond to disasters and personal emergencies. The Red Cross provides training in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid, collects and distributes half the nation's blood supply, and helps victims of more than 67,000 disasters annually. If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging position in a nonprofit setting.....just consider the opportunities!

Our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We encourage you to join us on this journey and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.




Donor Recruitment Representative

Under the direction of the DRD Supervisor, Plan and implement effective strategies to recruit and retain donor groups who will sponsor collection operations, work to achieve established blood collection goals, and ensure sufficient numbers of specialized donors (apheresis,, plasma,) to meet program needs.  Develop potential group leads.  Educate donor group chairmen in organizational requirements.  Provide ongoing support to donor groups and implement appropriate special donor recruitment programs.  Provide follow-up record keeping and recognition.

§         Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, communications, related field, or equivalent required.

§         Minimum 3 years of experience in direct/B2B/full-life-cycle-sales, marketing, or event planning. 

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

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

§         Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including training and presentation skills is required. 

§         Basic computer skills required.

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

Applicants must live within a 30-40 mile radius of sales territory (no exceptions).