Sales Representative - Specialty Medical Products — Washington, DC
Cardinal Health — Washington, DC
Cardinal Health lists this role in Washington, DC.
This role is multi-state: the posting names Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland.
Stated in the posting
Pay: $158K – $179K (on-target earnings)
Experience: 5+ years
Overnight travel
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. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Job Summary:
The Sales Representative – Specialty Medical Products is accountable for portfolio expansion, strengthening customer relationships, leveraging GPO contracts and providing in-service (technical, clinical and educational) in the acute hospital setting to hospital customers. Our reps are viewed as a trusted advisor to their customers. This role not only requires an understanding of the clinical environment but must be able to identify and solve customer issues. This is a highly clinical sales role that reports into the Region Sales Director, Specialty Medical Products. Our Specialty Medical Product portfolio consists of Pneumatic Compression, Nutritional Delivery and Electrocardiography.
Territory: Territory covers Washington, DC and portions of Virginia and Maryland. Candidate should live in/around the Washington DC area.
Responsibilities
Responsible for driving sales and achieving sales goals across Specialty portfolio within assigned geography
Identify, qualify, prepare, and execute effective sales strategies that maintain the existing base of business and support the close of competitive and revenue growth opportunities
Lead territory opportunity development and activities that translate to accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual projections
Effectively utilize and update sales tools to accurately address trends in existing base of business, create call strategies, and to manage territory and strategic business plans
Develop mastery of all products and sales applications
Coordinate and collaborate with field sales, marketing & sales operations teams to drive incremental revenue and achieve target sales goals
Present proposals, negotiate pricing and effectively differentiate Cardinal Health
Complete conversions and in-servicing, which includes demonstrating product applications, functionality and use – (occasional night shifts)
Build consultative relationships with key customers and maintain positive working relationships with external business partners
Complete all administrative requirements in a timely and comprehensive manner (expenses, compliance, CRM, as directed)
Educate buyers and promote Cardinal’s products through participation in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
Meet and maintain the requirements of all key vendor credentialing entities
Maintain knowledge of the current industry / competitive landscape including, GPOs, healthcare economics, reimbursement, competitors and competitive products etc.
Foster productive relationships with Marketing, Customer Service, and other key internal stakeholder groups
Resolve customer complaints in accordance with Company policy, and advises sales management promptly of any situation beyond authority
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience preferred
Minimum of 5 - 7 years of documented outside sales success in a competitive, sophisticated environment (complex capital or tangible products including medical/surgical, copiers, payroll solutions, information) preferred
Medical Device industry experience preferred
Excellent phone, written, and in-person communication skills
Key account development with experience accessing and developing key hospital decision-makers and influencers preferred
A valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States with a clean driving record
Ability to travel domestically and within region often involving overnight stays and stays up to one week in duration
Ability to understand complex contracting and develop sound financial business case preferred
Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
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: 11/15/2026
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.
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 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.