McKesson

Area Sales Manager, Post Acute Care, South Central

McKesson$160K — $267K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
  • 1+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading field-based sales teams.
  • Strong customer-facing and consultative selling skills.
  • Deep business acumen with a focus on performance trend analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team across three states.
  • Engage in regular field travel to mentor experienced and emerging sales professionals.
  • Recruit and retain top sales talent while fostering an empowering work environment.
  • Serve as a visible leader in the field, partnering with sales reps on customer engagement.
  • Develop strong relationships with Post-Acute Care customers and decision-makers.
  • Execute regional growth strategies managing a $90M territory.
  • Drive performance management and data-informed decision-making for business outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Employee discounts and rewards programs.
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Options for long-term incentives and performance bonuses.
Full Job Description


Are you a people-first sales leader who enjoys developing talent, building strong customer relationships, and leading from the front?

McKesson Medical-Surgical is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead our Post-Acute Care sales team across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This is an exceptional opportunity to inherit a highly respected team that includes both tenured top performers and newer representatives with tremendous potential.

We're looking for a leader who can bring a geographically dispersed team together, foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, and lead by example in the field. The ideal candidate is a coach and mentor who is passionate about helping individuals grow while driving exceptional business results. This is a highly visible leadership role with approximately 75% field engagement. Success requires being present with your team, building customer relationships, and providing hands-on coaching throughout the region.

Experience within the Post-Acute Care market and established customer relationships are highly valued. Most importantly, we're seeking a leader who is energized by developing great teams, creating strong connections across the region, and helping others achieve their full potential.

Job Summary

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for leading a team of Post-Acute Care Field Sales Representatives across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas while delivering sustainable revenue growth and achieving business objectives. This leader will oversee a region generating more than $90M in annual revenue, provide strategic direction to the team, and foster a high-performance culture focused on customer success, employee development, and operational excellence.

Success in this role requires balancing business leadership with hands-on field engagement. The Area Sales Manager will partner closely with sales representatives, key customers, and internal stakeholders to drive growth, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure exceptional execution across the territory. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with a people-first leadership style and demonstrates a passion for coaching, developing talent, and leading by example.

Minimum Requirements

9 years professional experience

1+ years leading people directly or indirectly

Valid Driver's License: 7-Year Motor Vehicle Record Check completed during pre-employment

Preferred Location: To best support the territory, we strongly prefer candidates located in Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio, with Dallas being the preferred location. Relocation assistance is not available.

Field Engagement: 75% Local and/or Travel

Compensation & Incentives: This role offers a highly competitive compensation package with significant upside through management incentives, sales performance rewards, and long-term incentive opportunities.
  • Base Salary: $150,000
  • 20% Annual Management Incentive Bonus
  • $56,000 Sales Incentive Opportunity
  • Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Eligibility


Targeted Critical Skills
  • Proven success leading and developing field-based sales teams, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence geographically dispersed teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
  • Strong customer-facing and consultative selling skills, with success building relationships and influencing executive-level decision makers.
  • Deep business and financial acumen with the ability to analyze performance trends and drive strategic growth initiatives.
  • Experience utilizing data, reporting tools, and CRM platforms such as Salesforce and Power BI to inform business decisions and maximize sales effectiveness.
  • Comfort spending significant time in the field supporting sales representatives, engaging customers, and leading by example.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.


Additional Preferred Experience
  • Experience selling into or supporting the Post-Acute Care market, including Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Hospice, and Home Health customers.
  • Existing customer relationships within the territory are highly valued.
  • Healthcare, medical distribution, or related industry experience.
  • Experience leading multi-state territories and geographically dispersed teams.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
  • Support both experienced and emerging sales professionals through regular field travel, coaching, mentorship, and career development.
  • Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain top sales talent while creating an environment where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed.


Customer & Market Leadership
  • Serve as a visible leader in the field by partnering with sales representatives on customer engagements, strengthening key relationships, and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Post-Acute Care customers and key decision-makers while supporting strategies that increase market share and customer satisfaction.


Business Performance & Execution
  • Develop and execute regional growth strategies while managing a territory generating more than $90M in annual revenue.
  • Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, and market growth objectives through effective sales leadership, performance management, and data-informed decision-making.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence, and exceptional customer outcomes.


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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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.

Our Total Target Cash (TTC) Pay Range for this position:

$160,400 - $267,300

Total Target Cash (TTC) is defined as base pay plus target incentive.

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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