Entry Level Sales Executive-Chicago Heights/South Chicago/Frankfort,IL
The Entry Level Sales Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for expanding and managing a client base of hospital and physician customers within a defined territory. This role involves achieving sales targets through personalized presentations, client relationship building, and territory management, supporting the company's growth in advanced molecular diagnostic testing services.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales Executive to build and manage relationships with hospital and physician customers across an assigned territory. This is an entry-level field sales role focused on promoting specialized diagnostic testing and laboratory services.
- Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
- Prospect for new business and expand revenue by presenting diagnostic testing options and value-added services.
- Create and deliver tailored sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics and group practices.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through scheduled calls and in-person visits.
- Maintain a full business pipeline of prospects and manage all territory activities.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans and territory activity.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to develop territory strategy aligned with company goals.
- Monitor competitor activity and market presence within the territory.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- High energy, self-motivated and driven to meet sales targets.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good judgment and decision-making ability.
- Comfortable using MS Office, Excel, email and web tools for reporting and presentations.
- Able to travel frequently by motor vehicle within the coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
- 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required — we welcome candidates with related experience and strong potential.
Physical Demands
- Use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk during a typical workday.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle for territory travel.
Workplace Conditions
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle is required to meet clients across the assigned geographic region.
- May be exposed to a variety of clinical and office environments when meeting with customers.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or two years of sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a CLIA‑certified clinical laboratory and member of a larger group operating in biotechnology and healthcare. The lab focuses on automated DNA‑based molecular diagnostics with a broad testing menu in infectious disease, gynecology, tick‑borne disease, mycology and related areas. As a sales team member you will represent advanced PCR and molecular testing solutions to improve patient care.
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.
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