Senior Consultant, Technical Sales Engineer - OptiFreight

Healthcare Distributors Association; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider seeks a Senior Consultant in Technical Sales to enhance logistics management technology. This role involves collaborating across teams to influence sales outcomes, guiding project management, and mentoring colleagues. Applicants should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in pharmacy operations, and must possess strong communication and project management skills. A robust benefits package and a competitive salary range of $103,500 - $147,900 is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years with advanced program management knowledge.
• Prior experience working in, or selling to, large pharmacy operations preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Strongly communicates to and influences C-Suite executives.
• Operates as a product expert for logistics management technology.
• Supports Territory Consultants in new channel growth opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

High technical aptitude

Ability to collaborate

Self-motivated

Education

BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

PMP

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

What Trusted Advisement contributes to Cardinal Health
Sales Support is responsible for providing sales support through direct involvement in the sales process, either by helping persuade customer buying decisions or involvement in the effective implementation of solutions to support the attainment of the organization's sales objectives.

Trusted Advisement is responsible for providing technical and professional expertise during the sales process, which may directly influence the following: the crafting of the sales proposal, the operational requirements or risk, the customer's willingness to buy Cardinal Health's solution (Why Cardinal Health?), the timing (Why Now?), or the customer's satisfaction, and contract negotiations.

The Senior Consultant, Technical Sales role is responsible for closely collaborating across functions within OptiFreight Logistics to create and maintain a pipeline of customers for advanced logistics management technology products and program experience. The individual will be a product expert with deep logistics, pharmacy and last mile expertise.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills, frequently presenting to and influencing C-Suite healthcare provider executives including facilitation of meetings, technology demos, and facilitating customer-initiated risk-assessment milestones.
• High technical aptitude and working knowledge of last mile logistics environment, pharmacy management systems (including integrations), and transportation management systems.
• Ability to differentiate the logistics management needs of different healthcare profiles and translate their use cases to technical teams for development and implementation.
• Frequently initiates and nurtures collaboration between customer, sales, IT, contracting, legal, business implementation and other cross functional teams.
• Operates as a product expert for logistics management technology while working in close collaboration with business development consultants and territory consultants to manage a robust pipeline of customers for an advanced logistics management solution.
• Assists with deal process (including contracting), closing new business, and the handoff to IT and business implementation resources
• Supports Territory Consultants in new channel growth opportunities
• Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for new customers of an advanced logistics management technology.
• Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.

Qualifications

• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advance degree preferred
• Prior experience working in, or selling to, large pharmacy operations preferred, especially within the technology sector. Lab experience in addition to pharmacy experience a plus.
• 5 - 7 years with advanced program management knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities (ex: black belt, PMP or agile skill sets) to manage a wide variety of projects of varying size, scope, scale and complexity preferred.
• Advanced facilitation skills supporting strategy and roadmap creation and corresponding execution plans.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, project execution, analysis and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines and business priorities.
• Ability to flex into strategy creation and tactical execution spaces

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range

$103,500 - $147,900

Bonus eligible: Yes

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: 11/19/2025

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.