Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
What you will be doing
Are you a talented and driven graduate school student seeking an internship with a global Fortune 11 healthcare company? At Cencora, we are looking for individuals with an inclusive mindset and a passion for making a difference in human and animal health.
Our 10-week paid internship program has been developed to provide students with hands-on experience to learn more about the Healthcare industry and the impact to human and animal health. This internship program will provide you with professional development, networking and volunteer opportunities. You will learn about the Guiding Principles of our culture but most importantly, have the opportunity to become a key contributor in the future talent pipeline of Cencora.
Start Date: June 3, 2024
End Date: August 9. 2024
Location: Remote (Michigan)
As a Specialty Sales Intern at Cencora, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the animal health industry. This internship is designed to provide you with exposure to various aspects of specialty sales within the organization. You will work closely with the sales team, supporting their efforts to promote and sell animal health products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the sales team in developing and implementing strategies to increase product awareness and generate sales leads.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential customers, competitors, and market trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure effective communication and alignment of sales activities. Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and contracts for prospective clients.
- Contribute to the development of sales collateral, including brochures, product catalogs, and promotional materials.
- Attend meetings with clients alongside experienced sales representatives to observe their selling techniques and learn about customer needs. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market data using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.
- Shadow experienced professionals in the field to gain insights into successful selling practices in the animal health industry.
- Stay updated on industry news, regulations, and advancements in animal health products/services.
What your background should look like
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate school with an upcoming completion of a bachelor's degree. Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week while completing degree.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Good project management skills
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
- Must be eager to learn, self-motivated, flexible, accountable and can effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook
Cencora is committed to fostering a global workplace that values all cultural, experiential and philosophical differences; creates pathways for every team member to thrive; makes a positive impact on communities through equitable access to healthcare; and is transparent and accountable for progress. Cencora focuses on driving an inspiring an inclusive culture. We challenge our people to lead fulfilling lives both in and outside of work.
To learn more about our purpose, internship program and careers, please visit Internship Opportunities | Careers (cencora.com) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
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Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: MWI Veterinary Supply Company
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned