Senior. Consultant, Technical Sales Support - OptiFreight

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sales Support professional to drive technical and professional expertise in the sales process for an advanced logistics management solution in a healthcare setting.

You will influence executive-level decisions, coordinate across IT, contracting, and implementation teams, and contribute to deal closure. The role emphasizes strong program management skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate customer needs into

Qualifications

• BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred. Advance degree preferred
• 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

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.

Skills

Program management

PMP / Agile skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Business/IT liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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:$106,700 - $167,640

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:

• 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

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.