Inside Sales Specialist

Cencora; Shakopee (MN); Remote; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Inside Sales Specialist, where your competitive spirit and motivation can shine. This role offers the opportunity to engage with potential leads across the pharmacy sector, driving business development and managing customer relationships. With comprehensive remote training and fast-track growth potential, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits that promote well-being and professional development. If you're ready to make a difference in sales, apply today!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Mentorship Opportunities

Parental Leave

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience, including internships.
• Exposure to business administration, sales, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development initiatives.
• Engage in proactive prospecting and cold-calling activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening

Sales Experience

Time Management

Mathematics Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Business Administration

Sales/Marketing

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Join our Team as an Inside Sales Specialist!

Do you have a competitive spirit? Are you a dynamic go-getter looking to make your mark in sales? We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales Specialist to join our remote SmartSource team under the guidance of our supportive Inside Sales Supervisor. As an Inside Sales Specialist, you will be engaging with potential leads and established customers across independent and retail pharmacy sectors.

SmartSource is a national pharmaceutical distributor serving retail, small-chain, and long-term-care pharmacies. We are the secondary wholesale solution for your pediatric, compounding, and specialty needs.

Our next class starts on June 16.

The ideal candidate will be located in Central Standard Time (CST).

What You'll Do:

• Drive new business development initiatives
• Manage territories and pipelines effectively
• Promote and sell products and exclusive promotions to strengthen existing relationships

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in proactive prospecting and cold-calling activities targeting specific customer segments
• Identify and recruit potential customers interested in collaborating with us
• Cover accounts for team members as needed
• Utilize inventory systems to support customer product requirements
• Collaborate through daily huddles and role-playing exercises
• Maintain accurate data records in our CRM software

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive remote training with hands-on learning
• Fast-track growth to become an Inside Sales Representative
• Competitive salary with incentives

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience (including internships) in sales environments with commissions
• Exposure to business administration, sales, marketing, or related fields

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build customer relationships
• Articulate, courteous phone manner, active listening skills
• Hunter mentality, driven to seek new business
• Proficiency in mathematics
• Decision-making skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Team player with collaboration skills
• Organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM systems

If you're ready to elevate your sales career in a dynamic environment where your efforts impact our success, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our high-performing Inside Sales Team.

What Cencora Offers:

We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and resources fostering an inclusive culture. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being, including support for families, parental leave, and more. We also offer training, professional development, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Salary Range*

$37,000 - $52,800

*This range reflects the national average; actual salary may vary based on location. In certain states like Colorado, California, Washington, New York, Hawaii, Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Illinois, salaries may be up to 10% lower or 12% higher than the range.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We prohibit harassment and ensure all employment-related processes comply with non-discrimination laws.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodations will not be responded to.

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation