Account Executive/Sales Trainee

Medix™; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development and growth

Wellness perks

Gym membership reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Stock opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn healthcare staffing sales and recruiting. You’ll support healthcare organizations by identifying talent and building client relationships, with a path to become an Account Executive.

You’ll be evaluated on recruiting performance, sales development, client engagement, and overall sales impact, with base salary plus uncapped commissions and quarterly bonuses. Hybrid work and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Service-oriented attitude with a passion for helping others.
• Self-motivated with initiative and drive to succeed.
• Ability to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in results-driven culture and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualified candidates through job boards, networking groups, and other outlets.
• Screen candidates via phone, virtual interviews, skills testing, and references.
• Generate and manage sales leads; set meetings with potential clients.
• Develop and execute a territory plan; build client relationships and pipeline.
• Negotiate client contracts and assist in recruiting team development.
• Shadow and learn from account executives to grow into an Account Executive role.

Skills

Strong communication

Service-oriented

Competitive mindset

Growth mindset

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

At Medix, we’re on a mission to positively impact lives—and that starts with you. Medix is a national healthcare staffing agency with over 20 years of experience helping hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations across the country connect with the talent they need to deliver quality care.

As a Sales Trainee, you’ll learn the foundations of healthcare staffing sales and recruiting, gaining hands‑on experience supporting healthcare organizations by identifying talent and building client relationships. With guidance from experienced leaders and a structured training program, you’ll develop the skills needed to grow into an Account Executive role, where you’ll manage client partnerships and help healthcare organizations solve critical hiring needs.

What You’ll Do

Phase 1: Learn the fundamentals of the Medix recruiting process

• Identify qualified candidates through a number of creative outlets (i.e. job boards, networking groups, etc.)
• Assess candidates through phone screening, virtual interviewing, skills testing, and reference checks
• Held to weekly quotas for phone screening, virtual interviewing, reference checks, weekly resume submissions, etc.
• Obtain and generate sales leads
• Participate in weekly progress meetings to determine product knowledge
• Participate in sales role plays
• Participate in progress meetings to determine product and sales knowledge
• Attend meetings with current account executives through shadowing
• Continue to participate in weekly progress meetings, coaching, role plays, etc.
• Cold call to set new meetings
• Build out territory with potential clients and identify prospects
• Maintain and develop relationships with new and potential clients by building a strong network (joining associations, networking groups, social media, etc.)
• Obtain and generate sales leads and set new meetings with potential clients through cold calling, emails, messaging etc.
• Effectively sell Medix staffing services
• Develop and execute a territory plan
• Negotiate client contracts
• Assist, develop, and manage a team of recruiters
• Held to weekly quotas for reachouts, cold calls, meetings, etc.
• Serve as point of contact for candidates and clients by resolving any issues that may arise

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:

• Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Quarterly Bonuses
• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Professional Development and Growth: Opportunities to advance into Senior or Lead roles
• Wellness Perks:
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stock opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Why You’ll Love Working at Medix

• A culture that puts people first: We encourage open feedback, teammate recognition, and growth through our Impact Groups and programs like MyPrint® Medix Staffing Solutions
• Real responsibility from day one: You'll gain hands‑on sales experience across multiple sectors, with mentorship every step of the way Medix Staffing SolutionsLinkedIn
• Purposeful impact: Every placement you make contributes directly to helping organizations—and people—thrive Medix Staffing Solutions+1
• Inclusive community: We’re committed to equal opportunities and support teammates from all backgrounds through inclusive hiring, development, and community-driven initiatives