Account Executive - Screening (Grand Rapids, MI)

Guardant Health•Grand Rapids, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. This is a unique opportunity to join Guardant Health's growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team as a field-based Account Executive. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales leadership to shape go-to-market strategies and launch groundbreaking cancer screening technologies that will directly impact patients’ lives. You will be responsible for promoting the SHIELD colorectal cancer (CRC) blood test to healthcare providers in the primary care setting, driving early detection of cancer, helping save lives and reduce healthcare costs.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of customer-facing sales experience in the healthcare industry (diagnostics, medical device, or pharmaceutical sales), or a minimum of 2 years of customer-facing sales experience in the healthcare industry and direct clinical experience in a patient care environment, as a registered nurse or a physician assistant.
Proven track record of success and achievement drive in sales or clinical experience.
Demonstrated ability to engage in selling conversations, overcoming objections and aligning client needs with product offerings.
Strong understanding of the healthcare provider landscape, with the ability to quickly learn and apply technical product knowledge to drive sales.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in an easily understandable manner.
Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Veeva, or similar platforms for tracking customer interactions and sales progress.
Superior negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Grit (Tenacity, Resilience, Scrappy).
Track Record of Success / Achievement Drive.
Initiative into Action / Problem Solver.
Strategic Thinking & Prioritization.
Coachable / Growth Mindset.
Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
Ability to travel daily within assigned territory and occasional national travel for sales meetings.
Ability to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays if living within 50 miles of a Guardant facility.
Ability to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
A background screening including criminal history is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with diagnostic products, particularly blood-based testing or cancer screening products, directly to primary care providers.
Familiarity with the primary care landscape in your assigned territory.
Proven experience in planning and executing product launches in the healthcare or diagnostic space.
High-touch customer service and relationship-building skills, with a focus on long-term partnership and success.

Responsibilities

Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through effective prospecting, relationship-building, and execution of national sales strategies.
Focus on building strong relationships with healthcare providers, gaining their commitment to adopt the Shield test for CRC and other cancers.
Engage healthcare providers to understand their needs and demonstrate how Guardant Health’s offerings can improve patient outcomes and streamline their practice.
Provide in-depth product knowledge and training to primary care practices to gain all stakeholder support, beyond the provider, ensuring smooth integration of SHIELD into their workflow.
Work closely with clinical, marketing, and product teams to align sales strategies, share feedback, and ensure cohesive execution of business plans.
Identify new business opportunities within your territory and foster collaborations with regional and local laboratories to expand reach and ensure phlebotomy draw agreements.
Develop and execute business plans in line with brand strategies to support the successful launch of new cancer screening technologies.
Continuously analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to inform sales tactics and report insights to leadership.
Regularly share key insights and opportunities with the Commercial Team to enhance product offerings and optimize sales strategies.
Maintain exceptional customer service standards by resolving issues proactively and supporting healthcare providers in every phase of the sales process.
Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulations, while managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.