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We are currently looking for an Account Manager - North East UK being responsible for driving sales and services to new and/or existing customers through face-to-face or telephone contact to meet individual and organizational sales objectives.

Next to driving sales the main purpose for this position is to achieve financial commitments from customers in an assigned geography/territory. This job is viewed by customers as a trusted advisor and solution provider to their problems. In order to complete sales, this job must not only understand the clinical environment to complete sales, but also be able to identify and solve customer issues.

Responsibilities:

Work within a defined geography promoting the Medical Solutions Portfolio of products, focusing on organic sales growth and seeking new sales opportunities.To build and maintain solid relationships with existing customer base by fulfilling all their needs.Identify and develop new sales opportunities in conjunction with current strategy in order to supplement and complement daily activities.To provide an optimum service to the customer, based on clinical and product expertise covering the current product portfolio.To either lead or be actively involved in pre-purchase trials and evaluations, as well as instigation of product conversions.To plan, discuss and execute sales and training activities alongside territory partners.Submit all administrative tasks in a timely fashion and in accordance with team procedures to Line Manager.Play an active role within the team by providing market and competitor intelligence, feedback on local trends and working towards agreed objectives with the Regional Sales Support ManagerAttendance at both internal and external meetings, workshops and exhibitions as required, which may include some out of hours working from time to time.Jobholder will comply with Cardinal Health values on Health, Safety, Environmental and Business Conduct and will adhere to all Corporate and local policies, practices and procedures.To keep Cardinal Health in high regard with customers by maintaining professional behavior always in line with the Cardinal Health ethical policy.Responsible for managing account training requirements through delivery of product training and working in collaboration with the Clinical Development Specialist.Delivery of training in key accounts to establish growth opportunities and New product opportunities in accordance with company sales strategy.

Experience

Proven, consistent and successful medical devices sales / training track record with demonstrable Account Management skillsAbility to learn and understand complex clinical product knowledge and clinical dataMust be self-motivated to drive ideas and develop business opportunitiesNatural ability to spot a business opportunity; able to persuade and influence others.Used to working independently with a high competency in time managementAble to build and maintain strong business and customer relationshipsExcellent interpersonal skillsSound presentation skills  in order to educate and demonstrate products to a variety of clinical  audiencesA thorough understanding of the NHS purchasing structure.Must be able to demonstrate competence in Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems

Education

Computer IT literate – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CRMFull current UK driving licenseUK work permit/visa

The Company

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) is a health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of healthcare. As the business behind healthcare, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals and ambulatory care sites focus on patient care while reducing costs, improving efficiency and quality, and increasing profitability. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the healthcare supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 100,000 locations each day and is also the industry-leading direct-to-home medical supplies distributor. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company supports the growing diagnostic industry by supplying medical products to clinical laboratories and operating the nation's largest network of radio pharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #14 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 50,000 people worldwide.

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