Customer Advocate
Owens & Minor · Portland · $75,000–$85,000 (stated in the posting)
Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
Global Reach with a Local Touch
140+ years serving healthcare
Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
40+ distribution centers
Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
1,000 branded medical product suppliers
4,000 healthcare partners served
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
Location: On-site at customer location- Portland, OR
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 annually
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors including experience, skills, education, and location.
Position Summary
We are seeking a customer-focused, relationship-driven Customer Advocate to serve as the primary operational liaison for our hospital customers. In this role, you will work closely with Sales Account Executives and customer stakeholders to ensure exceptional service, contract compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where building strong relationships and solving complex challenges are key to success.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while serving as the primary operational contact.
Manage day-to-day customer support and respond promptly to customer requests and operational needs.
Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service expectations.
Collaborate with internal teams to provide accurate, consistent information and seamless customer support.
Coordinate hospital conversions and serve as the liaison between hospital leadership and internal departments.
Analyze sales and operational data to identify opportunities and improve customer performance.
Manage customer pricing, product conversions, contract compliance, and product substitutions.
Review inventory levels, allocations, backorders, and critical product lists while partnering with customers on resolution plans.
Establish and maintain customer accounts, ship-to locations, and reporting requirements.
Generate and analyze customer reports, inventory reports, and sales analytics to support informed business decisions.
Support territory sales strategies by identifying opportunities to grow proprietary product utilization.
Maintain accurate customer data across multiple systems.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service, customer relationship management, sales, hospital distribution, supply chain, healthcare operations, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working across multiple systems and reporting platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Additional Requirements
Ability to work on-site at customer locations as needed.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Willingness to support additional duties as assigned.
Limited travel may be required.
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.