PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs the client facing relationship with C-level contacts and various levels of both pharmacy and supply chain departments.
2. Complete ownership of the renewal/RFP process, to include identifying strategic priorities of customer, developing the proposal, pricing and negotiating the deal to completion. Ensures that all proposals offer strategic opportunities for both the client and Cencora, while mitigating margin erosion to support plan.
3. This is a Hunter Sales Role and you can live anywhere in the USA.
4. Proficient at conducting whiteboarding and strategy sessions to uncover new profit drivers and opportunities.
5. Organizes and ensures Quarterly client business reviews that align to and address strategic priorities of client and Cencora
6. Creates client “stickiness” by identifying areas to implement Cencora solutions and services.
7. Identifies customer pain points, helps determines root causes and , documents underlying needs of each unique client and is accountable for engaging internal teams to resolve and meet client needs
8. Applies Cencora’s solution selling process and establishes trust through the creation and communication of value propositions and aligned outcomes.
9. Delivers insightful and persuasive presentations that articulate the value of Cencora.

10. Gathers information, analyzes and develops strategies concerning dynamics that may affect area of responsibility, such as changes in customer ownership, new affiliations, current market share and targets of opportunities for new growth, customers' changing requirements, competitor strengths and weaknesses, and continually communicates these strategies internally using updates to written business plans and ongoing business communication.
11. Accountable for revenue and profitability objectives in specific assigned accounts with the ability to understand and implement growth driving opportunities for each client.
12. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the client’s needs during conversations with economic influencers, pharmacy, supply chain and the C-Suite.
13. Regularly assess assigned accounts and effectively develop and manage a strategy to maximize selling results.
14. Works with internal network to leverage client growth opportunities.
15. Utilize Cencora systems, such as Salesforce, to track client opportunities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires broad training in account management and solution selling. Normally requires a minimum of ten (10) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. Four-year degree required.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience at building and executing strategic account management penetration plans
2. Experience and proven success selling IT solutions and/or projects
3. Experience in negotiating contracts
4. Orchestrates organizational resources
5. Excellent Organizational & Project Management skills
6. Demonstrated value-based sales record
7. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution with emphasis in specific segment sales and healthcare trends
8. Working knowledge of successful strategic and consultative selling techniques, and ability to sell complex solutions (technology & consulting)
9. Ability to lead large, value-driven pursuits
10. Ability to interpret industry trends and competitive information and develop strategies and tactics to respond to changes in the marketplace
11. Strong leadership skills
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for the purpose of preparing reports and disseminating information
13. Interpersonal skills sufficient to develop and maintain cooperative working and business relationships with others
14. Working knowledge of computers necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora