Territory: Ideal candidate will be based in Boise, ID or Billings, MT.
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 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.
The SCSE operates as the account leader , responsible for setting strategy, prioritizing opportunities using data, and ensuring disciplined execution across teams. Success in this role requires strong leadership in a matrixed environment, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to translate insights into action.
Key Responsibilities
Account Strategy & Growth
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
Cross-Functional Leadership (Account Operating Unit)
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
Assign clear ownership for opportunities and track progress to completion
Foster strong collaboration across internal stakeholders to deliver seamless customer experiences
Customer Engagement & Value Creation
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
Operational Excellence & Execution
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
Decision-Making & Prioritization
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
Issue Identification & Resolution
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…