Summer Student Internship - Field Sales and Marketing
Job Locations
US-MI-Grand Rapids
ID
2023-9236
Category
Interns and Seasonal
Position Type
Casual
Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients' urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a diverse environment that affirms each employee's dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities daily.
What you can expect in this position: Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, performs assigned tasks and/or projects related to the area-specific internship. If you have a desire to start your sales and account management career this is your opportunity! Minimal experience is needed and we will help to groom you. We are an organization focused every day on improving peoples' lives in our community and across the world. Under the direction of the Donor Group Recruitment Manager, performs assigned tasks and/or projects related to the Field Sales and Marketing Internship. This internship for the field sales team assists with campus territories and builds community awareness in support of our blood collection needs and inspiring new donors to join our mission. Field Sales and Marketing Interns develop successful strategies to pursue new partnerships and create awareness and education within, but not limited to, Diverse Community and University Groups to source and qualify new accounts while also working in partnership with Account Representatives and existing accounts to execute productive blood drive programs with partnering organizations. Along with fellow intern cohorts, this role provides the opportunity to participate in several projects that have a measurable impact on our business while being coached and mentored by Versiti Professionals in each area.
Here atVersiti, we are blood health innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. We are excited to share this with you through our Field Sales and Marketing Internship.
Responsibilities
Actively prospects and networks to continually add new, productive blood drive opportunities.
Shadowing blood drive process with new account build and calendar requirements
On-site recruits as need or required; hosts sign up tables and supports event drives, will include some evening and/or weekend hours
Create community awareness and development though social media outreach (establish relationships and post drive information)
Provides education and support for mission awareness
Prepares and conducts presentations to community groups
Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations and community advocates
Works with marketing/communications to identify blood drive programs and prepares content needed to support defined strategies
Meets project timelines, is organized and timely with follow up
Utilizes Pipeline tracker and keeps up-to-date contact information for key points of contact and interactions had
Participate in cross functional CapStone Intern Project with report out to Executive Leadership.
Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholder via email, phone and in person meetings.
Participate and contribute to department meetings, execute on goals and objectives to deliver outstanding results.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship required
Experience
Completed a minimum of 2 years in college/university in a related field of study for the internship preferred
Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred
A current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skills preferred
Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests promptly preferred
Strong organizational skills preferred
Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments preferred
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately preferred
Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred
Tools and Technology
Personal and Network Computer... For full info follow application link.
We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
We participate in eVerify.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace.
