Strategic Account Executive

We Provide Solutions. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.

In Sales, you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. You’ll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, our Sales Teams are often the public face of our organization. As a result, we make every effort to support and develop their skills. Working across a strong customer base, you’ll find you have the flexibility and autonomy to structure your days while having the confidence that comes from promoting a well-recognized and trusted brand. With lots of opportunities for repeat business and referrals, we also offer outstanding support, plus great pay and benefits. 

The Strategic Account Executive will grow revenue from new non-health system large accounts by building relationships with key decision-makers, developing comprehensive proposals and delivering value propositions which result in the award of new contracts. 

The territory encompasses New Jersey. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, a company car will be provided. 

• This is a hunting role. You will collaborate with sales teams and their existing books of business to find and grow opportunities. Your success will depend on your ability to work closely with teammates that trust you in their accounts, as well as your ability to gain access to decision maker at the highest level of larger organizations.
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s) /Accountable Care Organizations (ACO’s) / Multi Specialty Private Practices – Span further into opportunities where multiple Account Executives (AEs) may share large opportunities, thereby presenting united front to customer. Most large clients like that want a Single Point of Contact especially in negotiating and onboarding.
• Focus specific time on hunting big (non-health systems, non-hospital) accounts where we may not sufficient specialty Account Executive (Prescription Drug Monitoring, Oncology, etc.) coverage.
• Create in-depth prospect profiles, build relationships with decision-makers, understand client needs, develop, and present proposals to secure new business.
• Provide overall support to new accounts to ensure clients receive highest level of service during their on-boarding phase; transition to account manager and ensure an effective service transition.
• Develop and execute strategic plans by bringing together the key people, processes, and functions to deliver unique solutions for individual physician group opportunities.
• Engage with sales leaders, marketing, and operations in developing market plans and value propositions for targeted physician groups.
• Maintain a sufficient pipeline of opportunities to ensure a close rate that achieves the annual goal.
• Stay abreast of changes in the marketplace impacting customers. Maintain a working knowledge of the company’s differentiating products and those of the competitors.

Work Experience

10+ years of successful business-to-business sales experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or the Life Sciences required

Other:

• Previous experience selling to leadership
• Knowledge of diagnostics laboratory business, tests and processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry, payers and regulations is preferred.
• Understand general economics of B2B business transactions
• Track record demonstrating strong “closing” skills and revenue growth
• Ability to travel across geographical region

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets