Sales Associate, OptiFreight Logistics

Cardinal Health; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare logistics firm seeks an Account Management professional to enhance customer relations and support the sales team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in sales or marketing. This role involves facilitating operational efficiency and generating leads within a dynamic environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary range offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a sales or marketing role preferred.
• Ability to understand complex products & services.
• Customer focused, results driven, strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist field sales organization to drive operational efficiency.
• Provide reporting & data analysis for customer business reviews.
• Coordinate with marketing & sales operations to drive initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What Account Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Account Management is responsible for managing the success of the relationship with an assigned set of customers to achieve the goals and objectives identified by the customer and Cardinal Health. Responsible for long-term relationship building between the customer, Cardinal Health, and other professional organizations (Carrier Partners, etc.). The complexity of the solution, product, or services offered is variable and can range from simple to moderately complex selling.

OptiFreight Logistics is the leading provider of Inbound, Outbound, and Less than Truckload (LTL) Shipping and freight management services for the Healthcare sector.

*Ideal candidate resides in; Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin (ideally near a metropolitan area with easy access to air travel).

This position reports to the Region Director of Sales and is responsible for assisting the OptiFreight Logistics Sales Organization to help deliver on their strategic priorities through enhanced customer support and service. In addition, this position offers an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to develop the necessary skills & experience for a successful transition into a future selling role.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Region Director and assist field sales organization to drive operational efficiency and accelerate sales growth by helping alleviate non-selling activity
• Increase connectivity across sales team by supporting key sales initiatives from the development through execution, including regional and/or national implementations
• Provide reporting & data analysis to support customer business reviews, RFPs, unmanaged freight initiatives, cross-reference, and ad-hoc presentations
• Complete all field sales training & onboarding programs, including FST & Advanced Corporate Training
• Manage customer activity across open territories within assigned region
• As Instructed by Region Director, Identify, qualify, prepare, and execute effective sales strategies that maintain the existing base of business and support the close of competitive and revenue growth opportunities
• Effectively utilize and update sales tools to help field sales team accurately address trends in existing base of business, create call strategies, and to manage territory and strategic business plans
• Assist field sales team by helping generate leads and identifying new business opportunities
• Coordinate and collaborate with field sales, marketing & sales operations teams to drive key product & portfolio initiatives
• Foster productive relationships with Marketing, Customer Service, and other key internal stakeholder groups
• Participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
• Master all products and applications by demonstrating ongoing competency
• Maintain knowledge of the current industry / competitive landscape.
• Increase knowledge base through attendance at educational programs / seminars / conferences, as well as reading journals and participating in committee or group programs
• Complete all administrative requirements in a timely and comprehensive manner (expenses, compliance, CRM, SFDC, as directed)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 1-2 years in a sales or marketing role preferred

• Ability to understand complex products & services and develop sound business presentations and/or management reporting deliverables

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong computer acumen and business application proficiencies; Microsoft Office, Excel, SalesForce

• Customer focused, results driven, action oriented & strong work ethic

• High career ambition and desire to do more within the organization

• Ability to travel domestically as necessary, and within region often involving overnight stays

• Valid Driver's License

• Openness to regional relocation within 24 months of employment

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range:$56,200 - $84,420

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:11/24/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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