
Youth Market Director
American Heart Association (AHA) About
The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed. From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as more than 3,400 employees.
Job Description
This job opportunity is located in Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?
Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? You bet!
This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.
Due to the current pandemic, daily travel is minimal and voluntary to ensure the health and safety of staff. There is no overnight travel currently. In the future, this position may resume daily and/or overnight travel. This position is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Youth Market Director in our Eastern Region. The position is Home Office based located in the Boston MA area or anywhere within your territory . You will work directly with schools in Southeast Massachusetts (Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties) . Under the direction of the Vice President Youth Market and the Senior Vice President, the Youth Market Director is responsible for applying proven sales techniques to acquire new accounts and renew and grow existing accounts related to school fundraising and development. This is done to achieve revenue generation and program goals.
Essential Job Duties:
- Responsible for recruitment and cultivation of school volunteers in assigned territory for youth market partnership with the American Heart Association. Supports in developing and working plan with revenue and volunteer recruitment goals, including securing sponsorships and donations.
- Responsible for the account management and American Heart Association cause promotion in schools that are existing accounts and potential accounts within the K-12 market. Implementing life-saving initiatives; including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
- Recruit, train and develop volunteers at multiple levels throughout the schools assigned.
- Establish and maintain superior customer service relations with appropriate contacts within your market area.
- Attend all meetings and trainings mandated or approved by Vice President of Youth Market.
- Performs summer cultivation with school administrators at both the school and district level.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving.
- Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 10%. Includes ability and willingness to accomplish high levels of travel within assigned territory.
- This includes typically visiting 5-10 schools each day.
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Must possess excellent marketing, communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability to analyze and forecast sales and other numerical data.
- Skill in written and oral communications, consultation, and comprehensive planning.
- Ability to recruit, train and counsel volunteers to achieve goals and objectives.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that lead to strong relationships
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Must be goal-driven with a strong desire to succeed
- Ability to collaborate well with others
American Health Associasion (AHA) does not indicate an expiration date for vacancies. Please apply timely not to miss an opportunity.
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