Field Sales Development Representative - Northwest & South Central US

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Position Summary

The Field Sales Development Program (FSDP) prepares future Account Executives for success within McKesson Medical-Surgical. Through a structured combination of sales training, coaching, performance expectations, and field experiences, participants develop the skills, business acumen, and customer engagement capabilities necessary to transition into a field-based sales role.

Participants are expected to achieve performance objectives, complete program milestones, demonstrate sales competency growth, and successfully progress toward readiness for promotion into an Account Executive position.

Mobility is a requirement of this program. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate within approximately six (6) months of joining the program. Relocation timing and destination will be determined based on business needs, territory availability, and organizational priorities and may not align with a candidate's preferred geographic location.

The role begins in a remote environment and transitions to increasing field exposure and customer-facing responsibilities throughout the program.

Locations with available positions:

CA – Los Angeles, Irvine, Torrence, Riverside, San Jose, Stockton, San Bernadino, Corona

CO – Denver

WA – Seattle

TN – Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga

LA – New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette

TX – Austin, San Antonio

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Growth

Achieve assigned sales, activity, and development objectives.

Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities.

Grow existing accounts by expanding customer relationships and uncovering additional revenue opportunities.

Promote McKesson Brand products and strategic business initiatives.

Maintain an accurate sales funnel and customer records within Salesforce (SFDC).

Execute sales strategies that drive territory growth, customer engagement, and business results.

Deliver professional sales presentations, business reviews, and customer recommendations.

Customer Engagement & Account Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal partners.

Provide exceptional customer support while coordinating resources to meet customer needs.

Complete required customer outreach activities, including phone engagement and account development efforts.

Conduct Manufacturer Business Assessments (MBAs) and document customer interactions and outcomes.

Maintain timely account follow-up and customer documentation to support satisfaction and retention.

Field Development & Territory Readiness

Develop territory business plans and account growth strategies.

Participate in regular ride days with Account Executives (AEs) and Area Sales Managers (ASMs).

Complete in-person prospecting activities, including new business walk-in calls.

Attend local manufacturer and Distribution Service Center (DSC) meetings to strengthen business knowledge and partnerships.

Shadow field sales professionals and progressively assume responsibility for customer coverage and account management.

Support open territory coverage, PTO coverage, and other business continuity needs as assigned.

Demonstrate readiness to independently conduct customer meetings and territory management activities.

Participate in field evaluations and coaching sessions to assess sales effectiveness and readiness for advancement.

Professional Development

Complete all required training, certifications, and program milestones.

Participate in recurring coaching sessions, business reviews, team meetings, and one-on-one development discussions with leadership.

Demonstrate continuous improvement in sales proficiency, product knowledge, business acumen, and customer engagement skills.

Actively seek and apply feedback to accelerate development and field readiness.

Successfully complete all readiness requirements necessary for progression into an Account Executive role.

What You'll Gain

Comprehensive sales training and professional development

Exposure to sales leadership and cross-functional partners

Defined career path into field sales opportunities

Competitive compensation and performance incentives

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off and company holidays

Parental leave and wellness resources

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Access to a reliable, insured personal vehicle for business travel

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in sales, business development, customer success, or healthcare sales

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and highly accountable

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms preferred

Program Mobility & Travel Requirements

Willingness to relocate within approximately six (6) months of joining the program

Flexibility to accept placement based on business needs and territory availability

Ability to travel regularly for customer meetings, field experiences, training, and development activities

Ability to transition into a field-based sales role upon successful completion of the program

About MMS

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

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