**_What Sales Support Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Sales is responsible for providing sales support through direct involvement in the sales process, either by helping persuade customer buying decisions or involvement in the effective implementation of solutions to support the attainment of the organization's sales objectives. Sales Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Sales Support function. **Location: Minas Gerais** **Scope** : 4 direct reports in Rio, Brasilia, Recife and Mina Gerais + Drives peak performance and sales success across the organization + Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships. Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives + Develops, and implements strategic sales and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services. + Develops and recommends product positioning, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share. + Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion. + Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events. + Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals. + Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units. + Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements. + Reviews and analyzes sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness. + Performs other duties in line with business needs **_Qualifications_** + Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field or significant work experience may be substituted for post-secondary education + 4+ yrs sales experience in medical device sales + 2+ yrs experience successfully managing sales teams, solid mentorship, and leadershi skills + Advance proficiency in English is required (read, write, speak) + Strong leadership skills and an ability to inspire a regionally based sales team + Excellent presentation and communication skills + Previous experience in medical device sales or related business + Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) + Ability to travel <50% **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff + Administers and exercises policies and procedures + Ensures employees operate within guidelines + Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers + Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels + Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution _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._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)