Entry Level Sales Executive - Fort Wayne, IN
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, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to travel frequently.
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 CLIA-certified clinical laboratory specializing in DNA-based molecular diagnostics (gynecology, infectious diseases, infectious arthritis, tick-borne diseases, mycology, and chronic fatigue syndrome research).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will build and manage a territory-focused book of business selling diagnostic testing services to hospitals, physician practices, and clinics on behalf of Confidential Client.
- Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for an assigned territory.
- Prospect, develop, and close new business — present testing services, upsell where appropriate, and identify new revenue sources.
- Develop and deliver tailored sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics, and group practices that highlight clinical and operational benefits.
- Build and maintain a full pipeline of prospective and existing accounts; manage territory planning and forecasting.
- Schedule and conduct regular client calls and on-site visits to establish long-term relationships.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans, and territory activities.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to align territory development with company goals.
- Monitor competitor activity and market presence in the assigned region.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present to clinical and administrative audiences.
- Well-developed multi-tasking, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and ethical.
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Comfortable using MS Office, Excel, email and the internet for sales activities and reporting.
- Able to travel frequently by car within an assigned coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
- 1–3 years sales experience preferred but not required; bachelor’s degree or two years of sales experience (or equivalent combination) preferred but not required.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle for work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base/target (ADP estimate): $69,313 per year (estimate).
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped quarterly commission.
- Medical, dental & vision insurance.
- Short and long term disability; life insurance.
- Dependent care flexible spending account.
- Voluntary policies (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, supplemental STD).
- Identity theft protection.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation & holidays.
- Business professional environment.
Location & Travel
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN (territory-based role).
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the coverage area; occasional nationwide travel may be required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
How We Recruit
Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiter for Confidential Client. We follow best practices used by third-party recruiting partners: timely communications, transparent role details, and assistance with interview scheduling when you proceed.
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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