Entry Level Sales Executive - Los Angeles, CA
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, with a focus on promoting advanced molecular diagnostic testing services. This position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel frequently within the assigned region.
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, Clinical Laboratory / Medical Diagnostics.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry Level Sales Executive in Los Angeles, CA you will join a clinical diagnostics sales team selling laboratory testing services to hospitals, physician practices and clinics across a defined territory. You will be responsible for building a pipeline, presenting technical product benefits to medical professionals, and growing revenue for the confidential client.
- Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
- Prospect, obtain new business and exceed territory sales targets through presentations, upselling, and identifying new revenue sources.
- Develop and deliver customized sales presentations to physicians, laboratory staff, clinics and group practices, demonstrating how the confidential client’s testing and services improve patient care.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular scheduled calls and in-person visits.
- Maintain a full pipeline and manage all territory activities, including accurate reporting of pipeline, account plans and territory metrics.
- Work closely with your Regional Manager to execute territory plans aligned with company objectives.
- Track competitor activity and adjust sales approach to maintain a competitive advantage.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required; strong candidates may come from other customer-facing roles.
- Well-developed multitasking, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High energy, self-motivation, strong work ethic and professional integrity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clinical audiences.
- Good judgment and decision-making ability.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word), email and internet-based sales tools.
- Able to travel within the assigned coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for frequent in-person client meetings.
Physical Demands
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to sit, stand and walk as needed for client visits and presentations.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle for territory coverage.
Workplace Conditions
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle within the assigned territory.
- May be exposed to various workplace environments when meeting with healthcare customers.
Education & Certifications
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. Equivalent combinations of education and sales experience will be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated compensation (source data): $85,891 per year (estimate).
- Uncapped incentive payout plan (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 work environment.
About the Role Location
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA. Local candidates or those willing to relocate and cover the assigned Los Angeles territory are encouraged to apply.
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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