Sales Trainee (SDR)

Medix™; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Sales Trainee to begin your career by learning the foundations of recruitment and sales, with a structured, progressive training path.

You will source candidates, conduct screens, and generate sales leads while growing into an Account Executive role. A positive, service-oriented attitude and strong communication are essential for success in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn recruitment and sales foundations.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Medix recruitment process and sales fundamentals.
• Source and identify qualified candidates through diverse channels.
• Evaluate candidates via phone screens, virtual interviews, and reference checks.
• Meet and exceed weekly quotas for screenings, interviews, and resume submissions.
• Generate and pursue sales leads to expand business opportunities.
• Shadow account executives during client meetings to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Service-oriented

Growth mindset

Initiative

Time management

Multitasking

Results-driven

Bachelor’s Degree

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

At Medix, we’re on a mission to positively impact lives—and that starts with you. As a national leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce solutions across healthcare, life sciences, and technology, we connect top talent with organizations that are shaping the future.

As a Sales Trainee, you’ll begin your career journey by learning the foundations of recruitment and sales, gaining hands‑on experience in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment. With the guidance of seasoned professionals and a structured, progressive training path, you’ll have everything you need to succeed as you grow into an Account Executive role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Phase 1: Learn the fundamentals of the Medix recruiting process

• Source and identify qualified candidates using diverse channels, including job boards, networking groups, and other creative outlets.
• Evaluate candidates through phone screens, virtual interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks.
• Consistently meet and exceed weekly performance quotas for screenings, interviews, reference checks, and resume submissions.
• Generate and pursue sales leads to expand business opportunities.
• Engage in weekly progress meetings to strengthen product knowledge and recruitment strategies.
• Participate in sales role plays to strengthen communication and closing skills.
• Engage in progress meetings to enhance product and sales knowledge.
• Shadow account executives during client meetings to gain hands‑on experience.
• Take part in ongoing coaching sessions, role plays, and weekly progress meetings.
• Conduct cold calls to secure new meetings with prospective clients.
• Build and develop territory by identifying and qualifying potential prospects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and prospective clients through networking associations, groups, and social media engagement.
• Generate new business opportunities by sourcing leads and securing meetings via cold calling, email campaigns, and direct outreach.
• Present and effectively sell Medix staffing solutions to meet client needs.
• Develop and execute strategic territory plans to drive growth and market presence.
• Negotiate and manage client contracts to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals and deliver results.
• Consistently meet or exceed weekly performance quotas for outreach, calls, and client meetings.
• Act as a primary point of contact for candidates and clients, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of issues.

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.