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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.

Job Summary:

As an Entry Level Account Executive, you’ll begin your career journey by learning the foundations of recruitment and sales, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. With the guidance of seasoned professionals and a structured, progressive training path, you’ll have everything you need to succeed as you grow into an Account Executive role.

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.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A positive, service-oriented attitude with a passion for helping others
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Competitive mindset with a drive to succeed
• Proven initiative and the ability to self-motivate
• Multitasking and time-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A strong interest in working within a results-driven culture, where you’ll meet and exceed visible KPIs
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred, but not required)
• No sales experience? No problem! We welcome motivated individuals with a growth mindset—whether you’re a recent graduate or transitioning from another industry.

HOW YOU’LL BE EVALUATED:

• Recruiting Performance: Meeting weekly/monthly quotas for candidate sourcing, interviews, and placements.
• Sales Development: Achieving activity goals like cold calls, meetings set, and role-play completion.
• Client Engagement: Building a pipeline of clients, setting meetings, and generating leads.
• Sales Impact: Exceeding sales quotas, contributing to revenue growth, and collaborating effectively with the team.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Financial Opportunity: We offer a competitive base salary, uncapped commission and quarterly performance bonuses. Account Executives and Recruiters also have the chance to win an annual sales contest that includes an all-expenses-paid trip to exiting international destinations such as Cabo, Jamaica, and Costa Rica.

Wellness Perks:

• 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 9 Paid Holidays
• Employer sponsored Day of Service

Professional Development

• World-class training and mentorship from day one

Ready to Begin Your Sales Career with Medix?

If you’re excited about building your future in sales, we want to hear from you! Whether you're a new graduate or someone looking to make a career change, Medix is the place to unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact.