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👉 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 Services).

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

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About the Role

Confidential Client, a clinical laboratory services organization specializing in molecular and DNA-based diagnostic testing, is seeking a high-energy Entry‑Level Sales Executive to build and grow accounts across an assigned territory in Springfield, IL. This role focuses on developing relationships with hospitals, physician practices, clinics and laboratory staff to present diagnostic testing solutions that improve patient care.

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What You’ll Do

• Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives for a defined territory.
• Identify, prospect and obtain new business; exceed territory sales targets by presenting testing options and service advantages.
• Develop and deliver personalized sales presentations to physicians, lab managers and clinic staff.
• Build and maintain a full pipeline of prospective clients and manage all territory activities.
• Schedule and conduct regular client calls and on-site visits to establish long-term relationships.
• Provide timely and accurate pipeline, account plans and territory activity reporting.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager to execute territory strategy and align with company goals.
• Track competitor activity and market presence in the assigned region.

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Qualifications

• 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed multi-tasking, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High energy, motivation, enthusiasm and integrity.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel), email and web-based research tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently within the territory; occasional nationwide travel may be required.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Field-based role: frequent travel by motor vehicle to meet clients.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive as needed for client visits.
• May be exposed to a variety of workplace environments when meeting with customers.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary (estimated at $80,066 per year).
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Life insurance.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation & holidays.
• Business professional environment and structured training/support for new sales hires.

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Employment Type

• Full-time

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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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