Strategic Accounts Specialist
Primary Location Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID R109820 ApplyJob Summary
The Strategic Accounts Specialist is responsible for project execution and support of customer-facing procurement systems to maintain seamlines communication for product ordering and distribution. This role is accountable to respond to complex inquiries and service issues, ensuring prompt resolution through effective partnership with customers and internal cross-functional teams. In addition, this role provides consultation on business presentations, data reporting, master data needs, etc.
Essential Functions
Project manage the connectivity integration experience and ongoing up-time of customer-facing ordering mediums (i.e., procurement systems, ecommerce, etc.); establish relationships with key customer decision makers and cross-functional internal partnerships to drive solution development efforts for timely resolution
Engage with customers to address inquiries and requests (i.e., calls, shared email inboxes, customer procurement/service requests); determine appropriate stakeholders and manage orders to ensure contract timelines and customer customization needs are met
Work with management and key business partners to develop customer business presentations and reporting; provide guidance to build reports (i.e., data fields, systems, graphs)
Build and enable customer product ordering needs, and work with management to ensure appropriate product, service and merchandise support, to include product packages, formularies, technical service, rate setting, ordering, billing, etc.
Accountable for master data management needs of assigned customer groups; facilitate or maintain changes related to account additions/removals, program assignment updates, and enablement of new accounts
Monitor sales trends to ensure purchasing compliance and services meet customer expectations and contract terms; address any potential concerns with key customer decision-makers
Advise management of any breakdown in communication impacting sales or service; identify gaps and manage corrective actions accordingly
Provide support for defined business goals to grow partnerships; assist with key objectives and participate in Strategic Accounts goals and initiatives
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and/or experience
3 years experience in business or related areas
2 years experience working with customer in B2B environment
Preferred Requirements
Multi-location health care experience
Skills and Abilities
Proven relationship building skills; ability to independently identify key internal partnerships and work creatively to develop relationships
Strong communication skills, written and verbal; must be able to communicate professionally with customers and cross-functionally at various levels throughout the organization
Strong problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities based on customer needs, and effectively track and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Communicate/Hearing Frequently
Communicate/Talking Frequently
Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
Maintain Focus Constantly
Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
Vision Constantly
Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally
Bend Rarely
Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely
Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely
Move/Traverse Rarely
Repetitive Motions Rarely
Working Environment
Hazards Occasionally
Environmental Conditions
Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
Travel Requirements
Some travel may be required
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $58,900.00 - $72,200.00
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