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Entry Level Sales Executive - Santa Clara, San Jose, Hollister, Salinas, CA

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$68,510
Hollister, California
16 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, client relationship building, and territory management, supporting the company's growth in advanced 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, a CLIA‑certified medical diagnostic laboratory specializing in automated DNA‑based molecular testing and PCR diagnostics in the clinical laboratory / healthcare industry.

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


Overview

Entry Level Sales Executive — Hollister, CA. Our confidential client is expanding its field sales team to grow hospital and physician relationships for advanced infectious‑disease and specialty diagnostic testing. This is a full‑time, territory sales role with travel in the assigned coverage area and occasional nationwide travel.


What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
  • Develop new business and exceed territory sales budgets by presenting diagnostic testing options and upselling services.
  • Build and deliver tailored sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics and group practices.
  • Establish and maintain long‑term client relationships through regular calls and in‑person visits.
  • Maintain a full sales pipeline and manage all territory activities and account plans.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, forecasts and territory activity.
  • Work closely with the Regional Manager to align territory plans with company objectives.
  • Monitor local competitor activity and market presence.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required; strong candidates with relevant interest in healthcare or diagnostics encouraged to apply.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization, multi‑tasking and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), email and web research tools.
  • Self‑motivated, energetic, results‑oriented, with integrity and sound judgment.
  • Ability to travel frequently by vehicle within the territory and occasionally nationwide.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company car.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Use hands to handle materials, tools or controls.
  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for periods while visiting clients.
  • Frequent travel by motor vehicle and exposure to various client workplace environments.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated pay: $68,511 per year (estimated).
  • Uncapped incentive payout plan (commission).
  • Company car for territory travel.
  • 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 & holiday.
  • Business professional environment.

Additional Information

Careertakes and our confidential client are committed to an inclusive hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities — please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the hiring process.


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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