Associate Account Manager

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The Associate Account Manager isresponsible for assisting the Strategic Accounts team in managing a customer portfolio as well as the business relationship between Cencora and the respective product suppliers. The Associate Account Manager position will handle a variety of tactical responsibilities focused on growth and fostering partnerships with our existing e-commerce customers .

• Works in concert with other Account Managers to serve as the liaison with pharmaceutical manufacturers and customers as it relates to policies, issues and profitability.

• Establishes sourcing relationships and manages customer-related programs; works towards resolving work issues relative to the trading relationship.

• Collaborates with internal departments such as Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal and other Procurement entities in order to promote the best interests of Cencora.

• Assists in managing key strategic manufacturers and customers to include negotiating business agreements and settling disputes and/or issues.

• Represents and positions Cencora favorably with manufacturers and customers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to manufacturers’ and customer actions and policies.

• Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances and promotional activities for manufacturers.

• Assists in managing several contracting programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, supply chain management, procurement, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
 

• Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base, product relationships and industry trends

• Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies

• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment

• Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner

• Strong communication

• Strong negotiating skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills; …