Strategic Business Planning Manager

American Red Cross

Strategic Business Planning Manager for American Red Cross, planning sales strategies and supporting sponsor partnerships. Covering Indiana and Ohio, requiring strong organization and communication skills.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeFort Wayne • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while executing effective sales strategies and maintaining sponsor partnerships. Proficient in utilizing tools and technology to enhance customer service and achieve blood collection goals.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentSponsor Partnership ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Maintenance TechniquesTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningNegotiation SkillsData TrackingLead VettingSales Support

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Booking SystemsStatistical Data Tracking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Blood DrivesSponsor ProgramsAmerican Red CrossGroup Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in planning and executing effective sales strategies to recruit, retain and manage sponsor partnerships to achieve established collection goals
Assist in vetting potential sponsor leads and educating sponsors in organizational requirements
Provide coverage and support for sales team as needed
Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers
Assist in ensuring calendars are booked to capacity to achieve goal through booking activities such as: pre-prospecting, vetting leads, supporting the booking of new drives and confirming drives
Assist in maintaining accurate records in appropriate systems to provide tracking and statistical data on sponsor group performance
Assist in ensuring blood drives and programs are properly booked and confirmed in the system
Maintain a high level of communication with all assigned blood program leaders/sponsors to ensure they are dedicated to their annual blood program and partnership with the American Red Cross
Provide sufficient organizational and operational support to blood program leader contact to ensure completion of business plans and achievement of collection goals
Assist in securing and implementing sponsor programs and initiatives with sponsor contact
Ensure productive scheduling to maximize use of resources and meet blood collection goals
Support the blood drive annual calendar build
Appropriately utilize tools, technology and strategy provided by the organization to enhance customer service, efficiency, and productivity
Develop a working knowledge for the assigned geography

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Knowledge of group dynamics, direct sales, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, strategic planning, and the ability to support the implementation of programs is preferred
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are required
Responsible for providing own transportation for business purposes
Ability to work on a team
May be required to travel to sites throughout the Red Cross organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition