Entry Level Account Manager - Chicago, IL

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Global Group, is a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory specializing in automated DNA-based molecular analysis and PCR testing, with a broad infectious disease testing menu. MDL is expanding its sales force and seeks a high-energy, self-motivated Entry Level Account Manager to maintain a large base of existing customers and act as a liaison between management and customers to resolve customer issues. The role focuses on growing revenue from existing clients, building long-term relationships, educating and training clients, coordinating solutions, and supporting client retention. The position involves travel within the assigned coverage area and occasional nationwide travel.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of successful customer service experience.
• Well-developed multitasking and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Energy, motivation, enthusiasm, and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, email, and internet functions.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing and competing products.
• Ability to travel within the coverage area and occasionally nationwide.
• Ability to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, stand, and walk; and drive a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or an associate degree; a BA/BS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow client-base revenue by presenting new test information, upselling, and identifying new revenue sources among existing clients.
• Establish positive, long-term client relationships.
• Educate and train clients, research problems, and coordinate solutions between the laboratory and clients.
• Work with the Senior Sales Executive and Regional Manager to identify client concerns and assist with developing and implementing client-retention strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report client satisfaction, and recommend corrective action as required.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors and their presence in the assigned territory.
• Travel within the coverage area and occasionally nationwide.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability policies
• Identity theft protection
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree