Account Manager - Bakersfield, CA

Ethos; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an Account Manager in California to nurture and grow provider relationships across an assigned region. You will work closely with the Territory Manager to transition new accounts and manage performance after onboarding, focusing on retention, service excellence, and operational coordination.

The role requires strong communication, CRM proficiency, and the ability to travel to provider sites, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Experience as an inside or outside Account Manager or sales professional.
• B2B sales experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Strong professionalism and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and qualifying leads within assigned geography.
• Support sales process from initial calls through quarterly business reviews.
• Maintain and strengthen provider relationships and drive organic growth.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and client visits.
• Travel within the region, including overnight stays as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies and healthcare regulations.

Skills

Account management

B2B sales

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Account Manager

The Account Manager is responsible for developing, supporting, and growing relationships with new and existing provider accounts within an assigned region. This role directly supports Ethos Laboratories’ purpose to Help More People by ensuring providers receive exceptional service, operational support, and ongoing partnership after implementation.

The Account Manager works closely with the Territory Manager to transition new accounts successfully and assumes primary responsibility for account performance after onboarding. This is a relationship-driven role focused on retention, organic growth, service excellence, and operational coordination.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Territory Manager in identifying opportunities and qualifying leads within an assigned geography
• Support the sales process, including initial calls, implementation, first report review, and quarterly business reviews
• Maintain and strengthen existing provider relationships
• Drive organic growth within current accounts
• Conduct lunches, in-office visits, and account maintenance meetings as needed
• Attend and contribute to customer meetings, presentations, and events
• Coordinate patient billing questions, supply ordering, and client service needs
• Partner with the Field Operations Supervisor to support specimen collection operations and service excellence
• Provide weekly summaries of account activity and CRM updates
• Prepare presentation materials and coordinate logistics for provider visits
• Travel within assigned region, including overnight travel up to two nights per month
• Operate in full compliance with corporate policies and all applicable healthcare regulations
• Represent Ethos in a manner consistent with our Purpose and Core Values
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Core Values

• Innovation – Proactively identifying service improvements and client solutions
• Making a Difference – Recognizing that operational excellence impacts real patients
• Perseverance – Taking ownership of account success and service challenges
• Accountability – Following through on commitments and honoring responsibilities
• Customer Focus – Building trusted partnerships with a service-first mindset
• Teamwork – Collaborating with sales, operations, billing, and clinical teams

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an inside or outside Account Manager or Sales professional required
• B2B sales experience preferred
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining customer relationships
• Strong professionalism and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple accounts while maintaining high service standards
• Ability to deliver company messaging and talk tracks confidently and accurately

Physical And Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel within assigned region, including overnight travel
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Direct Reports

None