Guardant Health

Account Executive – Screening

Guardant Health
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in customer-facing sales within the healthcare industry, particularly in diagnostics and medical devices, while effectively building provider relationships and executing sales strategies. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and leveraging market insights to drive sales success and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Customer-Facing Sales ExperienceHealthcare Provider Landscape KnowledgeCRM Systems ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Promote the Shield™ colorectal cancer blood test to primary care healthcare providers
  • Meet or exceed sales goals through prospecting, relationship-building, and national sales strategy execution
  • Build provider relationships and gain commitment to adopt Shield and other cancer tests
  • Use challenger selling to understand provider needs and demonstrate product value
  • Educate and train primary care practices to support smooth Shield workflow integration
  • Collaborate with clinical, marketing, and product teams on sales strategies and business plans
  • Identify territory expansion opportunities and develop collaborations with regional and local laboratories
  • Secure phlebotomy draw agreements
  • Plan and execute launches of new cancer screening technologies
  • Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback
  • Share insights and opportunities with the Commercial Team and leadership
  • Provide high-touch customer service and proactively resolve issues throughout the sales process
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulations while managing projects and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 4 years of customer-facing sales experience in the healthcare industry (diagnostics, medical device, or pharmaceutical sales), or minimum of 2 years of customer-facing healthcare sales experience plus direct clinical experience in a patient care environment as a registered nurse or physician assistant
  • Proven track record of sales success and achievement drive
  • Ability to engage in selling conversations, overcome objections, and align client needs with product offerings
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare provider landscape and ability to quickly learn and apply technical product knowledge
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Veeva, or similar platforms
  • Superior negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to travel daily within assigned territory and occasionally nationally for sales meetings
  • Ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Background screening including criminal history required
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and work in environments with possible noise, fumes, and biohazard materials

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible hybrid work model for eligible onsite employees
  • Work-from-home days for individual-focused time
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy ExecutionMarket Trend AnalysisProduct KnowledgeWorkflow IntegrationPhlebotomy Draw Agreements
Soft Skills
Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsObjection HandlingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceVeevaAI-Enabled Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Colorectal CancerDiagnosticsMedical Device SalesPharmaceutical SalesCompliance