Entry Level Sales Executive - Santa Clara, San Jose, Hollister, Salinas, CA
The Entry Level Sales Executive at Confidential Client is responsible for expanding and maintaining a client base of hospital and physician customers by achieving sales targets within an assigned territory. This role involves delivering personalized sales presentations, managing a business pipeline, and collaborating with management to meet company objectives in the specialized field of molecular diagnostic testing. 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, Medical Diagnostics (Clinical Laboratory).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level sales role focuses on developing and growing a territory of hospital and physician clients for a confidential client in the medical diagnostics / clinical laboratory industry.
- Achieve annual territory sales and profit objectives.
- Prospect, obtain and close new business opportunities; upsell testing and services.
- Build and deliver tailored sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics and group practices.
- Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline; manage territory accounts and activity.
- Schedule and conduct regular client calls and on-site visits to establish long-term relationships.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting of pipeline progress, account plans and territory activities.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to execute territory plans and stay aligned with company objectives.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends in your assigned territory.
- Travel frequently within the assigned coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
Qualifications
We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate the following:
- 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required — motivated entry-level candidates welcome.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or two years of sales experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed multi-tasking, organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Energy, motivation, professionalism and sound judgment.
- Proficiency with MS Office (including Excel), email and web tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for client visits; must be able to travel within the coverage area.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, walk and perform travel-related duties.
Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need them during the application or interview process.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base: $77,242 per year (estimated)
- Uncapped quarterly commission
- Company car
- 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: Hollister, CA (territory-based role)
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the assigned territory; occasional nationwide travel may be required.
Why Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to start or grow a career in medical diagnostics sales with strong training and upside through commission and territory development. The role offers a company vehicle and comprehensive benefits while working with a confidential client focused on clinical laboratory testing and diagnostics.
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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