Entry Level Sales Executive - Minooka/New Lenox/Morris, IL
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 specialized molecular diagnostic testing services.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is a CLIA‑certified clinical laboratory specializing in automated DNA‑based molecular diagnostics (PCR and related testing) for infectious disease and other clinical areas. They are expanding their U.S. sales team and seek a high‑energy, entry‑level sales professional to build and manage a territory focused on hospital and physician clients.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and grow a client base of hospital and physician customers within an assigned territory.
- Achieve annual sales and profit objectives for your territory.
- Prospect and obtain new business; present new test information and identify new revenue sources.
- Develop and deliver personalized sales presentations to clinicians, lab staff, clinics, and group practices.
- Build and manage a full sales pipeline; perform territory management and account planning.
- Schedule and conduct regular calls and in‑person visits to establish long‑term client relationships.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline activity and account plans.
- Collaborate with the Regional Manager to execute territory strategy and monitor competitor activity.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of sales experience preferred but not required; bachelor’s degree preferred but not required — comparable education + experience considered.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently within the coverage area (and occasionally nationwide).
- Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, email and web research tools.
- Sound judgment, decision‑making ability, and professional communication skills.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Self‑motivated, energetic, and goal oriented.
- Comfortable selling technical/clinical products to medical professionals.
- Organized with the ability to maintain and report an accurate sales pipeline.
- Integrity and professionalism when interacting with healthcare personnel.
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive a motor vehicle for field visits.
- Requires frequent travel by motor vehicle within assigned territory.
- May encounter varying workplace environments when meeting customers.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary: $96,081 per year (estimated).
- Competitive salary plus commission and territory incentives.
- 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 & Work Arrangement
- Job location: Minooka, IL (territory-based, field sales).
- This is a field sales role requiring regular in‑person meetings and travel within your assigned territory.
Compliance & Candidate Information
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable US federal and state hiring laws. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process — please notify Careertakes if you require assistance.
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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