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Key Account Executive

Labcorp
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2026
Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 and once again named to FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies™, Labcorp is seeking to hire a Key Account Executive who will be the forward face of our company and engage existing and prospective clients alike at all levels.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading global life sciences company and a team focused on advancement in patient health and powers clear, confident decisions through its diagnostics and drug development offerings, selling the benefits of Labcorp in outpatient healthcare offices.

As a Key Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing a large existing book of business while also introducing focus specialty products, analytical platforms and workflow efficiencies to our clients.

The territory for this position will cover the Western NC area. It will require mostly day travel with little overnight travel.

We are seeking a competitive and collaborative individual with a high degree of communication and business acumen skills who enjoys growing and working with a high-performing team across a wide variety of high-growth areas.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Educate, instruct, and upsell all assigned and newly generated accounts in an assigned territory
  • Act as a liaison between the client and the Labcorp operations team in relation to client needs
  • Provide ongoing service and timely resolution to customer base
  • Ensure customer retention by providing superior customer service
  • Recommend solutions that are client focused
  • Provide account management for client's day to day operations
  • Collaborate with entire sales team to grow book of business
  • Meet and exceed monthly retention and upsell goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Previous sales experience or account management of 3 years is preferred
  • Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus
  • Proven success managing a book of business
  • Superior customer service skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to deliver results in a fast paced, competitive market
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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