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Entry Level Sales Executive - Chicago Heights/South Chicago/Frankfort, IL

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$97,650
Ford Heights, Illinois
15 Hours Ago

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. The role involves achieving sales targets through personalized presentations, territory management, and maintaining long-term client relationships, supporting the company's specialized molecular diagnostic testing services.

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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, Medical Diagnostics (Clinical Laboratory Services).

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


What You’ll Do

This is a full-time, entry-level field sales role supporting a Confidential Client in the medical diagnostics / clinical laboratory space. You will grow and manage a territory of hospital and physician customers, present clinical testing solutions, and build long-term relationships that drive revenue.

  • Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
  • Identify and obtain new business; meet or exceed territory sales targets through prospecting, upselling, and expanding service adoption.
  • Create and deliver personalized sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics, and group practices, demonstrating the clinical and operational benefits of testing services.
  • Build and maintain a full pipeline of prospective clients; manage all territory activities and account plans.
  • Schedule and conduct regular client calls and on-site visits to develop positive, long-term relationships.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline status, account activity, and territory performance.
  • Coordinate with your Regional Manager to align territory development with company objectives.
  • Monitor competitor activity and maintain knowledge of market trends and local healthcare needs.
  • Travel frequently within the assigned coverage area; occasional nationwide travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required; motivated entry-level candidates are welcome.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or two years sales experience, or a similar combination of education and experience).
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; attention to detail.
  • High energy, self-motivation, professionalism, and integrity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Sound judgment and good decision-making ability.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), email, and web research tools.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for territory coverage.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for client visits and presentations.
  • Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the coverage area; occasional travel nationwide.
  • May be exposed to a variety of workplace environments when meeting customers.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (estimated $97,650 per year — actual compensation offered by the Confidential Client).
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance.
  • Dependent care flexible spending account.
  • Voluntary benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, supplemental STD).
  • Identity theft protection.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid vacation & holidays.
  • Professional business environment and career growth opportunities.

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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