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 is seeking a driven and ambitious Sales Apprentice to join our 6-8 month apprenticeship program. This program is designed for individuals looking to build a career in healthcare technology sales. As part of the apprenticeship, you will gain hands‑on experience in platform implementation, client relationship building, and consultative sales training.

This role involves extensive travel (up to 70%) to hospitals nationwide to assist with platform implementation. Additionally, you will need reliable personal transportation to visit and support nearby hospitals in your area. By the end of the program, you will be well‑positioned to interview for sales or client success roles within Ascendco.

Key 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 (60%)

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support platform implementation projects.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and ensure seamless software integration for healthcare clients.
• Travel extensively (up to 70%) across the country to assist with on‑site platform implementation at hospitals.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to resolve issues and optimize workflows.

Learning & Professional Development (10%)

• Develop deep product knowledge and stay current with industry trends to improve sales performance.
• Participate actively in team meetings, sales strategy sessions, and mentorship programs.

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.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive sales and technical training with mentorship from industry leaders.
• Exposure to all stages of the sales cycle, from prospecting to closing and client management.
• Career advancement opportunities post‑apprenticeship in sales or client success roles.
• Competitive salary and potential for relocation after program completion.