Supply Chain Sales Executive
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Sales Executive (SCSE) is accountable for maximizing the full potential of assigned customer accounts by driving coordinated growth across distribution, products, and solutions. This role leads a cross-functional account team, aligning priorities, resources, and actions to deliver measurable value for both the customer and Cardinal Health.
Key Responsibilities
Define and continuously refine account strategy and full potential, leveraging data, analytics, and market insights to identify and prioritize growth opportunities
Translate strategy into a clear, actionable account roadmap with measurable goals and defined ownership
Drive revenue growth, retention, and competitive conversion within assigned territory
Maintain deep understanding of healthcare supply chain trends, customer economics, and competitive landscape
Lead a cross-functional account team across sales, product, distribution, and customer engagement to ensure aligned execution
Establish shared priorities and ensure team members execute against account strategy—not individual objectives
Foster strong collaboration across internal stakeholders to deliver seamless customer experiences
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders, including supply chain, clinical, financial, and procurement leaders
Identify and deliver solutions that drive cost savings, standardization, and operational efficiency
Lead customer business reviews, presenting insights, performance metrics, and actionable recommendations
Represent Cardinal Health in customer meetings, industry events, and strategic discussions
Maintain a disciplined approach to opportunity management, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking and progression in CRM systems
Use data to evaluate performance, guide decisions, and adjust strategy as needed
Lead structured account planning and performance reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure timely completion of all administrative and compliance requirements
Bring forward key decisions, using data to evaluate tradeoffs and prioritize highest-impact actions
Balance customer needs with business objectives across product, distribution, and service dimensions
Escalate issues appropriately when cross-functional alignment or business impact requires it
Identify systemic issues impacting account performance and drive resolution through appropriate stakeholders
Use structured problem-solving approaches to address root causes and prevent recurrence
Ensure accountability for resolution without absorbing operational responsibilities outside the role
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience in healthcare sales, supply chain, or related field
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment without direct authority
Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of healthcare economics
Demonstrated success in strategic account management and complex deal execution
Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and prioritize opportunities
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to travel approximately 30%
Pay and Benefits
Anticipated pay range: $173,600 - $199,770 (includes targeted variable pay)
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Health savings account (HSA), 401k savings plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Short- and long-term disability coverage, Work-Life resources, Paid parental leave, Healthy lifestyle programs