Healthcare Tech Sales & Implementation Apprentice

Ascendco Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendco Health is seeking a driven Sales Apprentice for a 6-8 month apprenticeship program designed to build a career in healthcare technology sales. You will gain hands-on experience in platform implementation, client relationship building, and consultative sales training.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 70%) to hospitals nationwide and requires reliable transportation to visit nearby hospitals. By program end, you’ll be positioned for sales or client success roles within Ascendco.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, technology, business, or related fields.
• Strong interest in sales, digital transformation, and healthcare technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt to frequent travel.
• Reliable transportation for visiting nearby client hospitals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Executives with prospecting, lead qualification, and pipeline management to achieve and surpass sales targets.
• Support product demonstrations and sales presentations for prospective clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, addressing needs and identifying upsell opportunities.
• Shadow senior sales representatives to learn closing strategies and account expansion techniques.
• Platform Implementation & Training: collaborate with cross-functional teams to support implementation projects; provide hands-on technical support and ensure seamless software integration; travel across the country for on-site implementation; act as liaison between clients and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Learning & Professional Development: develop deep product knowledge; participate in team meetings, sales strategy sessions, and mentorship programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CRM experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Ascendco Health is seeking a driven Sales Apprentice for a 6-8 month apprenticeship program designed to build a career in healthcare technology sales. You will gain hands-on experience in platform implementation, client relationship building, and consultative sales training.

The role involves extensive travel (up to 70%) to hospitals nationwide and requires reliable transportation to visit nearby hospitals. By program end, you’ll be positioned for sales or client success roles within Ascendco.