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Specialty Diagnostics Account Executive

Wood Dale, Illinois

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Job Details

Category Sales Location Wood Dale, Illinois Job function Sales Job family Sales
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid

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.

The Specialty Diagnostics Account Executive is responsible for business development activities leading to acquiring new clients and growing the revenue from providers in Toxicology/Drug Monitoring. May also assign to emerging opportunities for other diagnostic tests, initiatives, or specialty lines.

This is a field-based sales role covering MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, IN, KY, OH, portions of WV.


  • Conduct market research on client prospects in the assigned specialties.
  • Acquire information from Physician Account Executives on specialty opportunities.
  • Develop a pipeline of prospects, expected closing month and approximate annual revenue.
  • Conduct business development activities to arrange appointments for sales presentations with decision makers.
  • Present value proposition to prospects.
  • Obtain pricing and special services.
  • Complete contracting process.
  • Initiate client set-up and onboarding.
  • Qualify leads from Internal Account Managers and follow up.
  • Partner with regional Marketing on trends and insights in the specialty space.
  • Facilitate problem resolution on behalf of clients.
  • Update client and prospect notes in SFDC.
  • Educate other sales reps on opportunities within specialty accounts.
  • Hunter mentality a must

Required Work Experience:

  • Five years sales experience in diagnostic sales and servicing
  • Call points in Allergy, Immunology, Internal Medicine, etc.

Preferred Work Experience:

  • Five years diagnostic sales experience in general and specialty fields

Knowledge:

  • Clinical knowledge of assigned specialties; understanding of sales processes, account management and sales productivity and marketing tools (e.g.: SFDC)

Skills:

  • Capabilities to prospect, strategize and close new business opportunities. Communication and presentation skills.


Education: 
Bachelor’s Degree Required


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

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Benefits

We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.

  • Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision

    From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.

  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

  • Virtual work options

    Quest Virtual Model allows eligible Quest employees to work either a hybrid schedule (two to three days from home per workweek), a near-site schedule (primarily from home with occasional work in a Quest office), or fully remote. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis with the employee’s manager and HR Business Partner.

  • Sales incentive plan

    Uncapped incentive and 9-month new hire tiered incentive guarantee. Incentive is paid out quarterly.

  • Training

    Comprehensive sales training program and educational assistance offerings.

  • Transportation

    Company-supplied vehicle.

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