Location: The territory for this role includes the entire state of Iowa.

The ACOS is responsible for account sales, service, and support activities of all Oncology products. The individual will sell the full suite of Natera’s Oncology products, support Clinical Oncology Specialists (COS), increase revenue and drive market development through direct interaction with individual accounts and caregivers in the oncology continuum of care. Responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining key relationships, working with customers and internal partners to solve the key issues of the day, and executing a strategic business plan to grow unit volumes. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with assigned COS to grow, maintain & support existing customers 
• Build relationships with key personnel at assigned Oncology accounts to facilitate unit growth.
• Analyze and monitor patient testing to ensure that patients remain on the protocol prescribed by the Oncologist.
• Assess the needs of medical professionals and staff members with a focus on customer support, coordination of logistics, and problem solving 
• Become experts on all Natera Oncology products and processes to maximize effectiveness in the field. 
• Educate medical professionals on the tools and resources that Natera provides to facilitate test order management
• Utilize and maintain internal reports of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient retention and fulfilled order volume.
• Be a key team player within the sales organization who can partner with internal stakeholders, such as sales reps, patient coordinators, territory managers, etc., to achieve the best outcomes for the patient and the provider.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate’s degree with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Medical assistant, clinical support, patient liaison or nursing background or a Minimum of 2  years of sales experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thrives in ambiguous environments
• Exceptionally bright, flexible, self-motivated, and results oriented with strong interpersonal and analytical skills 
• Ability to think strategically as well as execute tactically 
• Must act with a sense of urgency 
• Have a strong desire to work in a fast-pace environment and must work independently with an internal drive to be successful 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) with demonstrated ability to effectively present to both internal and external customers
• Effective time management skills required with a demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; Gmail
• Fluent in understanding data spreadsheets and technologies, although the Patient Retention Specialists will continue to lead patient identification and vetting
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn software and reporting systems

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary paired with uncapped, quarterly commissions, a car allowance program and Restricted Stock Units.

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) 

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 

Description:  

The Associate, Business Development is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability.  This position establishes and develops client relationships as well as works with one or more recruiters to fulfill open job orders. The position will collaborate with business stakeholders, business leaders and subject matter experts to plan and deliver projects effectively and timely. 

Essential Job Functions: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Establish and maintain target list developing client relationships.    

• Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, “ad calls,” skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods.    

• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives. 

• Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment.    

• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.    

• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.    

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

Desired Competencies:  

• Customer/Candidate Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 

• Results Oriented - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. 

• Planning Forethought and Alignment - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 

• Interpersonal Intelligence - Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity. 

• Decision Quality -  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

• Collaborative - Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 0 to 18 months technology sales or staffing experience required.   

• Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus.    

Location:  In office. 

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval. 

Travel Requirements:  

Less than 5% (almost no travel) 

The Associate CS is accountable for implementing the sales strategies for approved products consistent with Corcept’s compliance standards as well as all applicable legal requirements for those key targeted health care providers and hospital systems within an assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

• Build and develop professional relationships with influential high prescribers and thought leaders in the territory to enhance Corcept brand and product loyalty
• Leverages expertise and knowledge of the therapeutic disease state, the marketplace, applicable competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities and challenges
• Develops and implements effective customer specific territory plans and communicates insights to internal stakeholders
• Prioritizes time and effort to ensure optimal coverage of appropriate physician specialists based on opportunity and potential
• Plan and participate in education programs and speaker dinner programs
• Manage territory expenses/budget to support sales and marketing activities

Preferred Skills, Qualifications, or Technical Proficiencies:

• Proven track record of consistent high performance
• Strong ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally
• Required to travel up to 100% of the time, including up to 40% overnight travel
• Must maintain a driving record in accordance with Corcept vehicle policy
• Able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

Requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• 0-3+ years sales experience required, recent endocrine relationships, specialty therapeutic, hospital, or orphan drugs sales experience highly preferred

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000 - $130,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.