About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Healthcare / Diagnostics).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Account Executive — Point of Care Diagnostics to support its Point of Care (POC) division in San Diego, CA. This is an entry-level, full-time sales position focused on supporting territory growth, managing accounts, and learning the hospital and clinical environment for point-of-care diagnostic solutions. The role requires up to 50% travel and is a developmental opportunity with clear progression toward a full Sales Representative territory within 1–2 years.

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What You’ll Do

• Partner with senior Sales Representatives and the District Manager to develop territory plans and execute account strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hospital customers, distributor partners, and internal teams to retain and grow business.
• Build relationships across hospital departments to identify decision makers and opportunities for point-of-care diagnostic solutions.
• Support the sales cycle by identifying prospects, qualifying opportunities, and helping move deals toward close.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly performance data to create action plans for key accounts.
• Assist with Key Opinion Leader (KOL) development and coordinated awareness activities.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time (training modules, expense reports, forecasts).
• Travel within the assigned territory (up to 50%, including overnight trips) to support customers and business objectives.
• Adhere to EHS policies and maintain quality system responsibilities.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–3 years of experience in sales or clinical roles (examples: BSN, MLT, CLS, RT, Cardiac Tech).
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory and to U.S. business locations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in diagnostics, point-of-care testing, laboratory, or capital equipment sales.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms.
• Exposure to professional sales training programs (e.g., Challenger, Miller Heiman).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range (posted): $61,300 — $122,700 per year. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
• Developmental career path and sales training.
• Medical, retirement savings plan with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, and education programs.
• Inclusive culture with benefits designed to support work/life balance and career growth.

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Location & Travel

• Primary work location: San Diego, CA. This role requires up to 50% travel within the assigned territory, including some overnight trips.

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Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career candidates or clinicians seeking a transition to medical device / diagnostics sales. You’ll gain hands-on sales experience, mentoring from experienced reps, and a clear career path toward a full Sales Representative territory.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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