Director Corporate Accounts

The Regional Director of Corporate Accounts (RDCA) will have leadership responsibility for developing and implementing regionally based contracts that support sales strategies and objectives across the US Medical Products and Distribution business (USMPD). USMPD brings to the market our broad portfolio of products, services, and solutions. As one of the larger healthcare companies in the world, a leading service provider and leading medical distribution company, Cardinal Health has an integrated approach to our go-to-market capabilities. The RDCA will work collaboratively with the Acute and Non-Acute leadership, regional sales teams, and contracting teams to develop and execute strategies and execution for key accounts. Cross-functional team building, development of contracting strategy, leading negotiations, conducting comprehensive business reviews, positioning of Cardinal Health's value offering, driving revenue, managing contract compliance integrity, and protecting margin will be key responsibilities. This RDCA role is a senior leader sales role covering large accounts & opportunities in Minnesota & Iowa.

Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy & Execution : Develop strategic account plans, identify new opportunities, and provide direction to field sales teams for effective contract rollout and compliance.

• Account Ownership: Manage key senior executive relationships (C-suite or senior decision-makers) across Regional Purchasing Coalitions, Integrated Delivery Networks, and Health Systems. Expand customer relationships and insights to identify and secure new sales opportunities, driving revenue growth, profitability, and market share.

• Contract Management: Oversee all contracting activities, including leading contract strategies, RFPs, and locally negotiated agreements. Manage the financial approval process and all contracts within accounts. Drive overall account profitability, including leading deal modeling, approval processes, and developing/executing profitability strategies.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Determine strategic direction for accounts, leveraging competitive landscape and market insights. Develop and execute comprehensive sales plans across business units, aligning with account priorities and needs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with enterprise sales, clinical specialists, marketing, and product teams to develop and execute integrated account strategies that drive deeper penetration, expand service adoption, and achieve sustained revenue growth within key medical accounts.

• Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication with assigned accounts, commercial teams and internal Cardinal Health leadership to align on strategic priorities and support effective execution of sales initiatives.

• Performance Measurement: Establish mutual KPIs with accounts, conduct business reviews, and track progress to ensure all customer commitments are met.

• Strategic Improvement: Support ongoing improvement of group strategies, including segmentation, targeting, program development, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable experience preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of sales and/or marketing experience within the healthcare/medical product and services industry preferred.

• Proven success in complex selling situations, including selling diversified product solutions and services, and cultivating/maintaining executive relationships.

• Strong track record of operating and leading within complex organizations.

• Leadership & Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, achieve results through others, and manage customer expectations.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Applying structured methods to make high-stakes, rational decisions.

• Business Acumen: Demonstrated financial acumen, including strategic and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of hospital and healthcare economics.

• Strategic & Analytical: Ability to analyze complex business issues and lead the development of customized action plans to drive value.

• Sales & Negotiation: Demonstrated success in complex negotiations.

• Interpersonal & Collaboration: Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Strong cross-organizational collaboration skills; ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment. Ability to develop and expand relationships with key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including CRM tools like Salesforce.

• Ability to travel up to 50%. Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy.

• Live within the region. Ability to work remotely from a dedicated, quiet, private, and distraction-free home environment with access to high-speed internet. (Cardinal Health provides necessary technology, and computer equipment; you are responsible for high-speed internet & cell phone).

• Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

Anticipated pay range: $190,000-$257,000 (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

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.

Application window anticipated to close: 7/20/2026 *If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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