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Specialty Development Executive, Genetics & Women's Health - Houston, TX

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Specialty Development Executive, Genetics & Women's Health - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

At LabCorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then LabCorp could be a great next career step!

This is a unique opportunity to join the Genetics and Women's Health sales team of a leading global life sciences company that advances patient health and powers clear, confident decisions through its diagnostics and drug development offerings. This position reports to the Regional Director and will be responsible for effectively communicating and selling the benefits of the Labcorp Genetics and Women's Health commercial products to clinicians and department personnel for their assigned geographic territory. The SDE provides direct sales and services primarily to OBGYN's, Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM's), Reproductive Endocrinologists (IVF), Geneticists, Regional reference laboratories and hospitals. This is a true hunter role, and the candidate is expected to prospect, develop, and close his or her own sales targets monthly.

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We are seeking an individual with competitive and collaborative sales skills, with a high degree of communication and business acumen skills who enjoys growing and working with a seasoned, high performing team across a wide variety of high growth segments.

The position will call-on physicians in person and will require regular travel within the assigned territory.

The geographic territory for this position covers the Houston Metro area. The ideal candidate would reside in territory.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Sell laboratory testing services to professionals within the Genetics and Women's Healthcare space, including OBGYNs, MFMs, RE's, Geneticists, Regional Reference Labs, and Hospitals
  • Meet and exceed sales goals and achieve maximum sales growth in assigned territory
  • Successfully build and execute an annual business plan with quarterly updates
  • Cold call and build a sales pipeline that will provide ongoing revenue goal achievement
  • Accurately forecast and maintain a sales funnel of new opportunities in-line with a 90-day quota
  • Effectively manage travel logistics to maximize sales productivity
  • Collaborate, communicate, and actively contribute to new business opportunities with LabCorp Clinical Sales counterparts
  • Collaborate closely with team members to retain current book of business
  • Attend local and national professional trade shows and events as requested
  • Effectively communicate value propositions to all targeted customers and prospects
  • Perform in-services, training and implementation with pertinent personnel and physician staff
  • Update all relevant customer account information into CRM Data Management Systems (Salesforce)
  • Provide ongoing customer support, education on focus products and market updates for current customer base

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred. Science background highly desired
  • Minimum of 5 years' medical outside sales experience
  • Previous experience selling directly to Physicians
  • Proven success managing a book of business
  • Ability to understand and articulate complex scientific literature and use extensive and complex clinical data as a key factor in the sales process
  • Strong consultative selling and closing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated track record of recent success and sales accomplishments
  • Ability to collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to grow the business
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Ability to travel including overnights

Nice to Have

  • Women's healthcare experience and relationships with hospital systems, OB/GYNs, MFM's or KOL's
  • Previous laboratory or diagnostics sales experience
  • Medical device sales experience and business-to-business experience

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time 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), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Tuition Reimbursement. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: labcorp-2438626_669562065
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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