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Overview

Confidential Client, a medical diagnostics laboratory, is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Executive to develop and grow hospital and physician accounts in the Harahan, LA area. This is a full-time, territory-focused sales role ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated candidate who enjoys building relationships, delivering presentations, and managing a sales pipeline in the healthcare environment.

• Estimated base salary: $86,517 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Harahan, LA (serving hospital and physician clients in the assigned territory)

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What You’ll Do

• Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
• Prospect for and obtain new business; meet or exceed annual territory sales budgets.
• Present product and service information to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics, and group practices, demonstrating clinical and operational benefits.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through scheduled calls and visits.
• Manage a full sales pipeline and execute territory plans.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans, and territory activities.
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager to align territory growth with company objectives.
• Monitor competitor activity in your assigned territory.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• 0–3 years sales experience preferred but not required — open to entry-level candidates with strong potential.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• High energy, motivation, enthusiasm, and professional integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clinical audiences.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), email, and internet tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently within the coverage area; occasional nationwide travel may be required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required — equivalent combinations of education and experience are considered.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and drive a motor vehicle frequently.
• Role requires frequent travel by motor vehicle and exposure to various customer workplace environments.

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, which may include:

• Competitive base salary (see estimate above)
• 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 work environment

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Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career in medical diagnostics sales with strong training and territory ownership. You will work closely with clinical customers, demonstrate solutions that improve patient care, and build a measurable book of business.

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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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