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

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 2, 2024

End Date: August 8, 2024 

Location: Remote (US)

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.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future

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

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 developmen