Entry Level Sales Executive - Birmingham, AL
The Entry Level Sales Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for expanding and maintaining a client base of hospital and physician customers by promoting advanced molecular diagnostic testing services. This role involves achieving sales targets within a defined territory through personalized presentations, client relationship management, and territory development, contributing to improved patient care through innovative laboratory solutions.
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, a Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (Clinical Laboratory / Healthcare).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Sales Executive to join a growing sales team focused on clinical and molecular diagnostic services. This is an early-career, territory-focused sales role based in Birmingham, AL. You will build and manage relationships with hospitals, physician practices, and clinics to grow test utilization and revenue.
What You’ll Do
- Achieve annual sales and profit targets for an assigned territory.
- Prospect and generate new business with hospitals, clinics, and physician groups.
- Present clinical testing capabilities and value propositions to medical professionals.
- Build and maintain a full sales pipeline and account plans.
- Conduct regular territory calls and onsite client visits; develop long-term client relationships.
- Track and report pipeline, activity, and results in CRM and sales reports.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to execute territory strategy and market initiatives.
- Monitor competitor activity and local market dynamics.
Qualifications
- 0–3 years of sales experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates with relevant skills encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required (or two years sales experience or equivalent).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to professional clinical audiences.
- Well-developed organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), email and web research.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
- Sound judgment, integrity, energy and self-motivation.
Physical & Workplace Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive as needed for territory coverage.
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the assigned territory; occasional national travel.
- May be exposed to varying work environments while meeting customers.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay (per external estimate): $74,789 per year.
- Uncapped quarterly commission plan.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance.
- Dependent care flexible spending account; voluntary supplemental policies (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness).
- Identity theft protection, 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and holiday time.
- Business-professional environment with structured sales training and field support.
Location & Travel
- Job location: Birmingham, AL (territory-based).
- Primary responsibility: develop and manage an assigned geographic territory; frequent local travel required.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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