Jedd Axford
Senior Sales Leader – Acute Care | Behavioral Health | Homecare | Expert in Coaching | Sales Strategy | People Development | Healthcare Procurement | AI-Enabled Supply Chain
- Role
- Senior Sales Manager Special Markets (People Development, Execution, Business Development) at Direct Supply
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jedd Axford
I’m a results-driven sales leader with 20+ years of experience in healthcare equipment and services, leading high-performing inside sales teams across Acute, Homecare, Behavioral Health, and Senior Living markets.My passion is coaching and developing people—helping professionals unlock potential, embrace accountability, and thrive in competitive environments. I’ve built award-winning teams known for execution, collaboration, and consistent growth through strong leadership and operational discipline.Curious, competitive, and mission-driven, I’m motivated by improving care outcomes and creating smarter, more connected supply chain solutions across the healthcare continuum.
Experience
Senior Sales Manager Special Markets (People Development, Execution, Business Development)
Nov 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
Lead a team of Business Development Managers serving the Acute, Homecare, and Behavioral Health markets. Our mission is to deliver measurable savings and procurement efficiency through:• AI-powered sourcing and centralized purchasing technology• Strategic GPO and manufacturer partnerships• Market-specific expertise and a service-first approach tailored to each care setting• Coaching and leadership that drive performance, growth, and engagementOur team—currently known as Special Markets—connects healthcare providers across multiple settings with smarter, faster, and more efficient supply chain solutions.
Education
Chadron State College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1998 — 2000
Chadron State College
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis
1994 — 1998
Skills
- Sales
- Cold Calling
- Account Management
- Management
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Sales Management
- Leadership
- New Business Development
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