Region Sales Representative

Excellent Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and other voluntary benefits, like Pet Insurance. We have an annual wellness program for all employees and their families.   In addition, an annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based on organizational and individual performance. Employees and their family members have full access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes resources for work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation and referrals for services such as emotional support/counseling.   This position is responsible for building specimen volumes in the assigned territory through development of new and existing customer accounts.   Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Meets and exceeds territory volume growth objectives by developing new accounts and increasing business in existing accounts; • Maintains a minimum of five active pipeline leads at all times; • Conducts a minimum of four in-person* sales or service calls per day; • Records complete sales/service activity on a daily basis using our CRM software; • Delivers sales goals while respecting expense budgets; Expense reports are to be submitted at least on a monthly basis. • Utilizes prospecting techniques, networking and other lead generation tools to establish new customers; • Develops and manages strong sustainable relationships with customer base; • Provides regular updates to Regional Sales Director on prospects, pipeline and monthly volume forecasts; • Attends local and national conferences and tradeshows, as assigned, to represent our client Diagnostics’ services, generate leads, and interact with customers; Leads generated will be forwarded to the RSE in the territory where the lead resides • Adheres to all HIPAA confidentiality requirements; • Fosters the company’s reputation and image in all dealings with customers; • Complies with all applicable laws to promote our laboratory services; • Continually enhances product and market knowledge through provided training as well as maintains a competitive edge through outside reading research; • Works independently, organizes territory, and meets deadlines; • Extensive daily travel is required; • Overnight travel as needed; • Additional duties as assigned.   *In-person sales/service calls may be modified at your Regional Sales Director’s discretion based on existing health department guidelines or extenuating territory factors.   Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred • Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key physicians and office staff • Strong closing skills • Effective cold calling skills • Organization skills and prior experience managing a large geographic territory • Committed to aggressive volume growth curve • Existing clinical contacts desirable • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software • Self starter who works well independently and as part of a team • Ability to understand and present clinical/technical product information • Medical, laboratory or pharmaceutical sales experience • Requires a driven, high-energy, persistent person who can stand out in a competitive environment   Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Prolonged periods of communicating on a telephone and via Teams. • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times • Must be able to travel in a personal automobile and travel via airplane, as needed Employment Type: Full time Location: Chicago, IL