As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Strategic Accounts Executive on our Corporate Relations team.  The location for this position is remote and flexible.

Expected pay range will be $200,000 to $225,000. 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.   We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

This role is responsible for leading and developing nationwide corporate relationships with new and existing corporate partners across retail and consumer products industry sectors. Responsible for ensuring a coordinated, strategic approach to significant corporate relationships.

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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• Acquires national funding and brand relationships with national and global retail organizations and consumer products industry.
• Oversees collaboration on and integration of cross-functional subject matter experts into strategy sessions, consulting services, and meetings. Serve as Corporate Relations expert as requested. Ensures opportunities constructed are for the American Heart Association's health and science programs and products for sponsorship benefits. Oversees and approves the customization of programs to meet the needs of the sponsor.
• Engages high-level donors, volunteers and corporate partners to achieve revenue and mission impact goals. Create opportunities of long-term value for our corporate partners that align their business needs, strategies and goals with the American Heart Association's mission.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Eight (8) years of experience in the CPG industry, including experience in sales or relevant experience in a consultative role within a national and global retail organization.
• Comprehensive experience building business cases, analyzing market trends and identifying innovative business opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills allowing you to engage client audiences from multiple levels and industries.

Preferred:

• Three (3) years of Retail Industry Experience at the Corporate Level 
• Three (3) years of Consumer Products Marketing or Sales Experience

Expected pay range will be $200,000 to $225,000. 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 by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.  We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.
  
  
• 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.  HeartU 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 AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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