Entry Level Sales Executive - Dover/Newark, DE
The Entry-Level Sales Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for expanding and maintaining a client base of hospital and physician customers within a defined territory. This role involves achieving sales targets through personalized presentations, client relationship management, and territory development while collaborating closely with the Regional Manager. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel frequently within the coverage area.
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, Clinical Laboratory & Medical Diagnostics (Sales).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential client, a CLIA‑certified clinical laboratory specializing in DNA‑based molecular testing and infectious‑disease diagnostics, is hiring an Entry‑Level Sales Executive to build and grow hospital and physician accounts across an assigned territory in Delaware. This full‑time, entry‑level sales role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and a willingness to travel.
What You’ll Do
- Achieve annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
- Identify, prospect, and secure new business with hospitals, physician practices, clinics, and other healthcare customers.
- Deliver tailored sales presentations that explain how the confidential client’s diagnostic testing and services support quality patient care.
- Build and maintain a full sales pipeline, account plans, and timely territory reports.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to develop territory strategy and execute follow‑up actions.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends in your assigned territory.
- Travel within the coverage area and occasionally nationwide to meet customers.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required (entry‑level candidates welcome).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Well‑developed organizational and multitasking abilities; strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable presenting to professional audiences (physicians, lab staff, clinic administrators).
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), email, internet research; experience with CRM systems is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently by motor vehicle.
- High energy, motivation, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods while meeting with clients.
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the assigned territory; occasional nationwide travel.
- May meet customers in a variety of clinical and office settings.
Compensation & Location
- Estimated pay (provided by source): $117,639 per year (estimated).
- Location: Delaware (DE), United States.
- Employment type: Full‑time.
Note: The salary shown is an estimate provided by the source posting. Actual compensation and benefits will be determined by the confidential client and may vary by candidate and location.
Why this role
- Launch your sales career in the growing field of medical diagnostics.
- Gain hands‑on experience working with healthcare professionals and building long‑term client relationships.
- Work with technical products and services that directly support 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. 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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