Strategic Business Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Design and execute annual and long-term sponsor partnership blood drive initiatives within the designated region to meet collection targets.

• Discover, cultivate, and implement innovative strategies to attract, manage, and sustain Blood Program Leaders/Sponsor collaborations.

• Optimize the value derived from sponsor partnerships.

• Offer organizational and operational assistance to sponsor representatives.

• Maintain consistent and effective communication with assigned Blood Program Leaders/Sponsors.

• Support the yearly blood drive calendar by identifying and utilizing methods for efficiently scheduling sponsor blood drives.

• Stay informed about the assigned region, including government entities, demographics, organizations, and competitive landscape.

• Leverage geographic insights to serve Sponsor groups and penetrate targeted markets.

• Keep precise system records.

• Provide tracking and statistical insights regarding Sponsor group performance.

• Ensure that organizational tools, technology, and strategies enhance customer service, efficiency, and productivity.

• Identify areas for improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.

• At least 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.

• Familiarity with group dynamics, direct sales, customer relationship management techniques, and negotiation skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, including training and presentation skills.

• Capability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Ability to work with both internal and external partners, as well as internal unit management teams, to resolve complex business challenges.

• Proficient in analyzing historical collection data, forecasting upcoming collection trends, setting goals, developing metrics, and achieving operational enhancements in key performance indicators.

• Experience in effectively implementing programs is preferred.

• Some travel may be necessary.

• Experience in donor recruitment is preferred.

• Experience in blood drive scheduling is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 15 days per year; varies based on job type and tenure.

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays including six core holidays and five floating holidays.

• 401K plan with up to a 6% match.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Disability and Insurance coverage: Short and Long Term.

• Service awards and recognition programs.

• Incentive compensation opportunities.