What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Trainee / Account Executive position at Medix™?
*This position is hybrid out of our Oak Brook, IL Office*
Life Sciences Sales Trainee
Who we are:
At Medix, we’re on a mission to positively impact lives—and that starts with you. As a national leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce solutions across healthcare, life sciences, and technology, we connect top talent with organizations that are shaping the future.
What you’ll do:
Phase 1: Learn the fundamentals of the Medix recruiting process
- Source and identify qualified candidates using diverse channels, including job boards, networking groups, and other creative outlets.
- Evaluate candidates through phone screens, virtual interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks.
- Consistently meet and exceed weekly performance quotas for screenings, interviews, reference checks, and resume submissions.
- Generate and pursue sales leads to expand business opportunities.
- Engage in weekly progress meetings to strengthen product knowledge and recruitment strategies.
Phase 2: Sales Development
- Participate in sales role plays to strengthen communication and closing skills.
- Engage in progress meetings to enhance product and sales knowledge.
- Shadow account executives during client meetings to gain hands-on experience.
- Take part in ongoing coaching sessions, role plays, and weekly progress meetings.
- Conduct cold calls to secure new meetings with prospective clients.
- Build and develop territory by identifying and qualifying potential prospects.
Phase 3: Move into Account Executive role
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and prospective clients through networking associations, groups, and social media engagement.
- Generate new business opportunities by sourcing leads and securing meetings via cold calling, email campaigns, and direct outreach.
- Present and effectively sell Medix staffing solutions to meet client needs.
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to drive growth and market presence.
- Negotiate and manage client contracts to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
- Lead, coach, and support a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals and deliver results.
- Consistently meet or exceed weekly performance quotas for outreach, calls, and client meetings.
- Act as a primary point of contact for candidates and clients, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of issues.
What you’ll need:
- 0-3 years experience in inside or outside sales
- Proven track record of success in previous role
- Experience prospecting and developing a territory plan
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What’s in it for you:
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Phone allowance
- Mental health days
- Pet insurance
- Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Student loan repayment program
- Stock opportunities
- Generous PTO and 8 Paid Holidays
- Employer sponsored Day of Service
*Base ranges DOE*
Please apply even if the base is lower than your expected compensation.