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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Why Choose Us?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, tothe Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
Senior Business Development Representative will originate and implement strategies to expand our national footprint in the Cell & Gene Therapy industry while diversifying sales portfolio and improving revenue targets through customer engagement in the Biotherapies, Pharma and Hospital market. Primary activities involve expanding Sales and Business pipeline while augmenting industry knowledge to influence new product and services. Looking for a team player who is enthusiastic about impacting patient care along with an experienced Business Development team committed to supplying customizable services to support clinical trials.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:Key Responsibilities:
Ensure strong plans are in place to achieve sales targets: volume and revenue budget.
Identify and pursue relevant business and market growth and/or fundraising opportunities and advise business units on growth strategies.
Analyze data, conduct research, identify trends, conduct present business plan analyses and feasibility studies specifically to identify advantageous strategic business directions.
Prepare reports and recommendations for management review.
Identify potential new customers, perform initial outreach efforts, and persuade contributions partnerships. Assist in the development of business planning and proposals, contract development, and negotiations.
Identify areas of operational improvement and assist in implementation of relevant action plans.
Cultivate relationships and partnerships with external constituents and integral growth partners, to further the Red Cross' mission to meet shifting and growing needs.
May develop and disseminate communication and marketing materials regarding available Red Cross services to customers to support business initiatives.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of applicable principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when app icable. Ability to work on a team.
Travel: Travel may be required up to 25%.The salary range for this position is $93,000.00 - $95,000.00 /annually.This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
Business Development background with successful Sales experience in a clinical or pharmaceutical field or a Clinical background in cell & gene therapy with the passion and desire to expand business through client engagement.BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with 5% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.Interested in Volunteering?
Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
