OptiFreight® Logistics - Field Sales Associate - East Region

Cardinal Health • Full-time • New Jersey, United States • 1d ago

What Account Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Customer Service is responsible for establishing, maintaining and enhancing customer business through contract administration, customer orders, and problem resolution.

Account Management is responsible for cultivating and maintaining on-going customer relationships with an assigned set of customers. Provides new and existing customers with the best possible service and recommendations in relation to billing inquiries, service requests, improvements to internal and external processes, and other areas of opportunity. Provides product service information to customers and identifies upselling opportunities to maintain and increase income streams from customer relationships.

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

This highly visible position, reporting directly to the Region Director, 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 referencing, 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 possbile 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: $63,800 - $91,400

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: 10/11/2026 *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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