Regional Associate (Remote)

Regional Associate

Premier’s Continuum of Care was founded on one core principle: to meet the ever-evolving needs of our members. To keep pace with our members and their markets, Alternate Site Programs offers more than 2,000 contracts from over 900 industry-leading suppliers. As a GPO, we ensure that our members have the right products and services ―at the right price.   We also provide value-added services to support member business, education, and regulatory challenges.

Alternate Site Programs has been serving pharmacies, senior living providers, and independent oncology practices since 1993. We are always innovating, extending the deep discounts and member-focused service model we created for our 32,000+ members representing healthcare, K–12 educational institutions, and the broader business community.

What will you be doing:

The Regional Associate (“RA”) is a field based position manages an existing book of business and demonstrates same store growth through increased contract utilization and pull through initiatives. The RA is responsible for revenue growth and retention of existing members as well as recruitment and growth of new members. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of effective account management strategies as well as tactical execution of approved sales initiatives.

The RA executes the sales and retention initiatives by engaging the members and offering the full Premier Alternate Site Value Proposition.  These efforts are made primarily through telesales initiatives as well as on sight meetings when necessary. The RA is also responsible for presenting analytical savings outcomes to prospects/members as well as generating and executing the appropriate enrollment forms and documents and forms via Dynamics CRM.

In addition, the RA will act as a liaison between Premier Alternate Site members and support services and is committed to providing the highest level of customer service. The RA also identifies opportunities in the contract offering that are of value to members.  The RA is expected to understand in full detail, vendor contract offerings and rules of engagement, such as launch materials, necessary documentation, class of trade and pricing tiers, and communicate this information to members with the goal of increasing member engagement and savings. This role will also be responsible for the recruitment of new members through cold calling and other forms of lead generation.

This position works in collaboration with the following internal departments in order to refine, interpret, and deliver contracts and ancillary agreements to the RA’s assigned members and/or prospects:

Field Services
Contract attachment
Price Activations
Supplier Connection
Legal
Accounting/Finance
Membership

What we’re looking for:

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience – 3 or more yearsSkills & Experience:

Account Management, Business Analytics, Proven Sales Track RecordEducation:

High School Diploma or GED

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In order to comply with applicable legal obligations, Premier requires employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. We will consider requests for disability or religious accommodations during the recruiting process as needed. Premier will also observe state laws related to vaccination, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Experience to include:

Healthcare, Pharmacy or infusion industry experience is strongly preferred
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, matrix environment.
Demonstrated business acumen in the alternate site/non-acute care marketplace.
100% Remote role with <10% Travel

Education:

Bachelors

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Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $51,000 – $95,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 13th year in a row
The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

Employees receive:

Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Paid time off to volunteer in their communities
Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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