Supply Chain Sales Executive - Medical Products and Distribution

Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution (“GMPD”) segment, focuses on U.S. and International Products and Distribution businesses.  We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity.  Cardinal Health Medical Distribution Solutions team has the strategic knowledge and expertise to understand what’s happening at critical points in the supply chain. We help find bottlenecks, find options and contingencies, and work proactively to prevent disruptions. That’s why we have been the medical supplies distributor and product partner of choice for the world’s biggest health systems for decades. 

Job Summary: 

The Supply Chain Sales Executive (SCSE) is accountable for developing and executing an account strategy to grow Cardinal Health Distribution within local accounts across a defined territory. They are the primary Cardinal Health contact for Supply Chain/Distribution.  They maintain an overall view of opportunities to drive standardization and savings both in and out of the Cardinal Channel. SCSEs work extremely close with all their acute Cardinal Health sales teams to maximize penetration of Cardinal Health Brand product, services, and solutions at their accounts. This is a highly visible position that reports directly to the Region Director with ownership for meeting and exceeding sales goals in assigned accounts.  

Territory:  Eastern, PA - Allentown to Hershey

Responsibilities:  

• Identify, qualify, prepare, and execute effective sales strategies that maintain the existing base of business and support the close of competitive business and revenue growth opportunities within given territory.  

• Build & manage consultative relationships with executives, distribution, account plans, supply chain, GPO and product purchasing decision makers. 

• Develop conversion & substitution strategy when needed. 

• Analyze business issues and lead the development of customized action plans to drive value for the customer and Cardinal Health. Prepare bids, price quotes, RFP responses, and presentations for distribution services. Establish and lead business review process, including documentation & communication of financial and operational KPI’s. 

• Consult buyers and promote Cardinal Health through participation in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows. 

• Utilize and update sales tools to accurately address trends in existing base of business, create call strategies, and to manage territory and strategic business plans. 

• Complete all administrative requirements in a timely and comprehensive manner (expenses, compliance, salesforce.com, as directed). 

• Meet and maintain the