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Job Summary

The Sales Associate – Specialty Medical Products will help provide in-service support (technical, clinical and educational) in the acute hospital setting to hospital customers and to the field sales team under the leadership and direction of the Region Sales Director, Specialty Medical Products. Our Specialty Medical Product portfolio consists of Pneumatic Compression, Nutritional Delivery, Electrocardiography, and Sustainable Technologies Product Reprocessing.  This position offers an opportunity for an individual to develop the necessary sales skills and experience for a successful career in a Sales role. Sales associates will receive the necessary mentorship in product selling, sales skills, and corporate training to develop into ideally a successful sales representative within Cardinal Health.

Territory: Ideal candidate location is California. This role requires up 80% travel. This includes supporting the states of California, Nevada, and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Region Director of Sales, with broad responsibility for increasing and promoting the sales of assigned product lines by assisting the field organization.
• Complete the same training curriculum as an Account Representative including Field Training and Advanced Corporate Training.
• Assist in the scheduling, coordination and conduction of in-services, educational events, and value-added programs at accounts identified by the Region Director.
• Assist sales team members with certain administrative tasks (ie: cross references, pricing analysis, reviewing contracts, analyzing GPO reports, etc.).
• Support the Account Representatives in coordinating and monitoring product evaluations as determined by the Region Director or Account Representative.
• Assist with activity in open territories (promotions, terminations, extended leaves, etc…)
• Increase knowledge base through attendance at educational programs / seminars / conferences, as well as reading journals and participating in committee or group programs.
• Assist in preparation for large meetings, as identified by the Region Director, including creating presentations, preparing sample packs and literature, and assisting during meeting presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 0-2 year in a sales or marketing role preferred
• Excellent phone, written, and in-person communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Customer-focused and results-driven; Action orientated; Strong work ethic and career ambition
• A valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel as necessary, which will include overnight and/or weekends, as required
• Openness to regional relocation within 24 months of employment
• Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

Anticipated salary range: $63,800 - $91,400

Bonus eligible: No

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: 2/23/2026 *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.

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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