National Corporate Relations Accounts Director, Eastern States Region

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Corporate Relations Director in our National Center. This position will cover the Eastern States Region ( WV, PA, VA, MD, DE, NJ, RI, CT, MA, NH, VT, ME, NY) and is considered a home-based position and travel is required.

The Corporate Relations Director will be responsible for developing top tier national corporate relationships with companies and their foundations to secure funding for the Association's mission and organizational priorities at the $1 million + per year level. Responsible for building a strong portfolio of accounts to achieve annual revenue targets in the $5-$10 million range, as well as meeting and exceeding strategic account objectives. 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• Acts as a senior level contact to represent the Association with global and national companies to identify and present corporate giving that aligns with the Association’s mission goals.
• Develop, plan, and collaborate with senior management and volunteers to prospect for new business to meet or exceed organizational goals.
• Lead solution development efforts that best address corporate account needs while advancing the Association’s mission priorities and capabilities.
• Lead joint company strategic account planning process that develops mutual goals and objectives, revenue targets and critical milestones on a multi-year basis.
• Coordinate with appropriate departments to provide support, service, programs, or senior management resources.
• Build a portfolio of national accounts for mission aligned programs, ventures, and sponsorship.
• Provide timely direction, framework, and resources to volunteers while at the same time relying on their expertise, abilities and willingness to leverage their networks to drive the goals of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Typically requires a degree or equivalent. Typically requires 3 years minimum prior related experience.

• Three (3) or more years of successful sales experience, particularly in selling intangible programs and services, along with the ability to develop and execute sales and marketing strategies
• Three (3) or more years of experience in negotiation and solution-oriented problem-solving
• Three (3) or more years of experience developing and delivering presentations to both large and small groups
• Comprehensive ability to prepare written and oral communications, including thorough knowledge and command of business English
• Ability to consult and interact with high-level executives
• Must be able to travel at least 50% of time, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate sponsorship sales greater than $500,000
• Experience in contract negotiation and non-profit fundraising execution

The expected pay range will be $110,000 to $120,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.  
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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