Account Management is responsible for managing the success of the relationship with an assigned set of customers in order to achieve the goals and objectives identified by the customer and Cardinal Health. Responsible for long-term relationship building between the customer, Cardinal Health, and other professional organizations (Group Purchasing Organizations, Carriers, etc). The complexity of the solution, product, or services offered is variable and can range from simple to moderately complex selling.
OptiFreight™ Logistics is the leading provider of Inbound, Outbound, and Less than Truckload (LTL) Shipping and freight management services for the Healthcare sector.
Job Summary
The Consultant, Territory Management has full responsibility for account management of the OptiFreight service offerings. This job works to maximize profitable sales opportunities by understanding the complexities of their respective channel(s) of business as well as the unique needs of key customers. The Consultant, Territory Management educates customers on Cardinal Health products and provides client and team support and training, and manages special projects as needed. This job leads the management of the client relationship and associated strategies related to retention, contract management, revenue growth, profitability, expansion and overall account performance.
Responsibilities
Develops a comprehensive growth strategy for assigned territory of business that is aligned with customer’s objectives, financial position and employee benefit strategy while providing cross-sell opportunities and profitable revenue and growth to Cardinal Health.
Grows and manages a balanced pipeline across an assigned territory to achieve new business revenue objectives growth.
Provides Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to internal Cardinal Health functions.
Partners with other functional areas and operational teams, to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of products to clients.
Effectively builds a year-over-year track record of consistent performance and accountability using multiple sales approaches and managing complex sales contracts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent work experience
Prior sales experience required (ideally 4-7 years, solutions or service-based selling strongly preferred)
Experience in a customer facing role, ability to create and develop relationships in and out of customer base
Excel proficiency required
Ability to travel (travel can fluctuate on a weekly/monthly basis across the various states within the territory, but the expectation is that we need this individual to meet face-to-face with customers)
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated pay range: $133,000 - $164,300 (includes targeted variable pay)
Bonus eligible: Yes
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: 10/24/2026 *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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- Prior sales experience, ideally 4–7 years
- Experience in a customer-facing role with the ability to create and develop customer relationships
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Ability to travel across multiple states and meet customers face-to-face
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
