Laboratory Sales Support Associate

Laboratory Support Associate (LSA)

Cardinal Health has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Support Associate (LSA). This highly visible position, reporting directly to the Region Director, is responsible for assisting the Laboratory Products Selling Organization to help deliver on their strategic priorities through enhanced customer support and service. In addition, this position offers an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to develop the necessary skills and experience for a successful transition into a future selling role.

Territory : Candidate is required to be in Palo Alto, CA area twice per week. Coverage also includes San Francisco Bay area.

Responsibilities :

• Report to the Region Director and assist field sales organization to drive operational efficiency and accelerate sales growth by helping alleviate non-selling activity
• Increase connectivity across sales team by supporting key sales initiatives from the development through execution phase
• Provide reporting and data analysis to support customer business reviews, RFPs, product backorders, cross referencing, and ad-hoc presentations
• Complete all field sales training and onboarding programs, including FST and Advanced Corporate Training
• Manage customer activity across open territories within assigned region
• As Instructed by Region Director, identify, qualify, prepare, and execute effective sales strategies that maintain the existing base of business and support the close of competitive and revenue growth opportunities
• Effectively utilize and update sales tools to help field sales team accurately address trends in existing base of business, create call strategies, and to manage territory and strategic business plans
• Assist field sales team by helping generate leads and identifying new business opportunities
• Coordinate and collaborate with field sales, marketing, and sales operations teams to drive key product and portfolio initiatives
• Foster productive relationships with Marketing, Customer Service, and other key internal stakeholder groups
• Participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
• Master all products and applications by demonstrating ongoing competency
• Maintain knowledge of the current industry / competitive landscape
• Increase knowledge base through attendance at educational programs / seminars / conferences, as well as reading journals and participating in committee or group programs
• Complete all administrative requirements in a timely and comprehensive manner (expenses, compliance, CRM, as directed)

Qualifications :

Anticipated salary range : $63,000 - $90,000

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close : 10 / 31 / 2025

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates 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.