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. The Cardinal HealthTM Medical Distribution Solutions team has 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.
Are you a strategic sales leader ready to make a significant impact? Cardinal Health's Acute Medical Distribution Sales team is seeking a Region Director Sales (RD) to lead growth and effectiveness across a critical region. In this high-visibility role, you will craft and implement innovative strategies to expand distribution, strengthen Performance Plus partnerships, and drive the adoption of our Cardinal Product mix and services within Hospitals and Regional Health Systems. You will inspire and manage a team of Supply Chain Sales Executives and Representatives, while also building essential relationships with key distribution and product purchasing influencers. This role reports directly to the Regional Vice President Sales.
Region - Maryland, District of Columbia, Central Pennsylvania, Virginia
Responsibilities:
Strategic Growth & Execution: Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive regional sales strategies that drive accelerated revenue growth, expand market share, and outperform territory and account-level targets across both existing customers and new business channels. Identify whitespace opportunities and deploy targeted go-to-market initiatives to penetrate key segments.
Revenue Leadership & Pipeline Management: Own full regional P&L performance with accountability for forecasting accuracy, pipeline health, and conversion optimization. Implement disciplined sales processes, leveraging data-driven insights to proactively manage risk, maximize deal velocity, and consistently exceed quota.
High-Performance Culture & Talent Development: Build, coach, and lead a high-performing, diverse sales organization. Establish clear performance expectations, implement rigorous performance management practices, and develop succession pipelines through ongoing mentorship, skills development, and leadership coaching. Foster a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Client Relationship & Executive Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strategic, long-term partnerships with C-suite, clinical, and procurement stakeholders across health systems, IDNs, physician networks, and alternate care settings. Position as a trusted advisor by delivering value-based solutions that align with customer clinical, operational, and financial goals.
Market Intelligence & Commercial Excellence: Leverage deep expertise in the healthcare distribution landscape, including Cardinal Health?s portfolio, GPO dynamics, reimbursement models, and regulatory requirements. Continuously analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to refine strategies and differentiate offerings.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with commercial teams, operations, supply chain, finance, marketing, and clinical teams to ensure seamless execution of customer solutions, contract compliance, and service delivery excellence. Drive alignment across functions to support strategic accounts and large-scale implementations.
Financial Stewardship & Operational Discipline: Manage and optimize regional SG&A budgets with a focus on ROI-driven investments. Ensure disciplined expense management while strategically allocating resources to maximize growth and profitability.
Data Analytics & Performance Reporting: Deliver actionable business insights through advanced analytics, CRM utilization, and performance dashboards. Provide senior leadership with accurate forecasts, strategic plans, and executive-level reporting to inform decision-making and long-term planning.
Contracting & Negotiation Excellence: Lead complex negotiations for large-scale distribution agreements, pricing strategies, and long-term contracts. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives while maximizing value for both the customer and the business.
Customer Experience & Retention: Champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring exceptional service delivery, issue resolution, and ongoing value realization. Drive retention and loyalty through proactive engagement and measurable outcomes.
Resilience, Agility & Leadership Presence: Demonstrate strong executive presence, sound judgment, and resilience in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Maintain a solutions-oriented mindset, effectively navigating ambiguity, market pressures, and organizational change.
Qualifications
Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
5 years of successful sales experience, with a strong preference for healthcare sales preferred. Distribution Sales experience in healthcare strongly preferred.
Leadership Ability: Proven capacity to lead, motivate, and manage remote successful sales team.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Applying structured methods to make high-stakes, rational decisions.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, present to executives, and communicate complex technical or clinical information.
Ability to develop sales strategies, identify opportunities, analyze data, make informed decisions and communicate vision to clients and teams.
Demonstrated ability to meet/exceed targets, drive revenue growth, and manage full sales cycles (planning to closing).
Strong ability to develop relationships internally and externally at all levels up to and including C-Suite. Strong matrix management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including CRM tools like Salesforce.
Customer/Vendor credentialing may be required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected.
Ability to travel 45% domestically, booking travel according to Cardinal Health?s travel policy. Valid Driver's License with ability to drive a car and travel in that car.
Live in the region. Ability to work remotely from home requires a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet & cell phone.
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
Application window anticipated to close: 6/12/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Baltimore Metro Area, Richmond Metro Area
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
