Niesha Starks

Regional Sales Director @Cardinal Health

Birmingham, AL, US
EMAILS
n••••••••@cardinalhealth.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+12•••••••70

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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2020 — Present

Regional Sales Director @Cardinal Health

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I lead a top-performing Gulf Coast sales team of 8 representatives, driving strategic initiatives that consistently exceed regional targets. My role includes executive engagement, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to align with national growth goals. I manage performance, optimize territory plans, and champion change management to elevate sales execution and customer outcomes. Under my leadership, our team achieved the #1 national ranking and a 12.3% year-over-year regional sales increase.

EDUCATION

1999 — 2003

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing/Industrial Distribution

2011 — 2013

University of West Georgia

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

SKILLS

Sales OperationsCustomer ServiceCustomer SatisfactionTrainingOncologyAccount ManagementCollaborative Problem SolvingSales PresentationsBusiness IntelligenceMarketingCustomer Relationship Management (Crm)Time ManagementPharmaceutical SalesRelationship BuildingManagementTeam BuildingHealthcare IndustryPharmaceutical IndustrySales Force DevelopmentConsultative SellingContract NegotiationSales ProcessMarketing StrategyLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeSalesStrategic PlanningSupply ChainManaged CareCommunicationSales ManagementSalesforce.comCardiologyHospitalsProduct LaunchTeam LeadershipNegotiationHealthcareBusiness Development

ABOUT NIESHA STARKS

Top-performing and results-driven sales leader with 15+ years of experience transforming sales strategy into sustained revenue growth within the healthcare sector. I bring a proven track record of leading high-impact teams across multi-state territories, securing complex, multi-million-dollar contracts, and cultivating lasting relationships with C-suite stakeholders across acute and specialty care environments.Throughout my career, I’ve built and scaled sales organizations, led national top-ranked teams, and helped shape future industry leaders through dedicated mentorship and performance coaching. I specialize in contract negotiation, territory expansion, and aligning solutions with the evolving needs of healthcare systems, always with a focus on integrity, execution, and long-term value.My leadership approach is rooted in collaboration and strategic foresight, empowering teams to exceed quotas, streamline operations, and adapt to shifting market demands. Recognized multiple times with national awards, I remain committed to raising the bar in healthcare sales and contributing to impactful partnerships that improve patient outcomes and drive organizational growth. Consistently Led #1 National Sales Team: Achieved #1 national team ranking in FY25 and FY22 by executing targeted sales strategies and facilitating collaboration across a diverse group of eight direct reports and ten cross-regional director partners. Recipient of President’s Club and Leadership Awards: Earned President’s Club recognition and Regional Sales Director of the Year by driving team performance to 112% of plan, contributing to Cardinal Health’s continued dominance. Led Strategic Growth in Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions: Secured multimillion-dollar contracts, grew market share, and earned multiple Regional Area Manager of the Year awards through strategic selling, team leadership, and client retention. Secured Multi-Million-Dollar Contract Wins: Closed multiple new business contracts with terms of 3–5 years, overseeing sales life cycles for deals ranging from $2M to $6M, including prospecting, contract negotiation, and relationship management. Exceeded Sales and Earnings Objectives: Consistently surpassed sales goals in multiple years, achieving 110.3% of earnings in 2011, 110% in 2013, and 105% in 2015, while maintaining customer contract coverage across 95–98% of the assigned territory. Achieved #1 Ranking and Regional Training Role: Ranked #1 within the Team Delta Central Region at Advantage Sales & Marketing and selected as a Regional Trainer.

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