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Account Executive

Elara Caring · Des Plaines, IL · $75,000–$85,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a territory where you grew admissions. What did you do in the first 90 days?

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable approach to building referral volume, not just luck with an existing book of business.

Tell me about a time you lost a major referral source. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they can reflect on losses honestly and adjust, rather than blame operations or the competition.

Walk me through how you plan a typical week of outside sales calls.

What they are checking: Whether they manage their own time and territory with intention when nobody is watching their schedule.

How do you handle coaching from a sales leader when you disagree with the strategy?

What they are checking: Whether they can take direction on the go-to-market strategy while raising concerns in a useful way.

What would you do

How would you explain the value of a clinical program to a discharge planner who already has a preferred agency?

What they are checking: Whether they can sell on outcomes and service gaps instead of pushing a brochure at a busy gatekeeper.

A physician's office says your agency was slow to start care on their last referral. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they own service problems, work with operations to fix them and protect the relationship honestly.

How do you work with the clinical team when a referral comes in that may not be a fit for home health?

What they are checking: Whether they keep admissions appropriate and compliant instead of pushing every referral through to hit a number.

About the work

Who are the referral sources you would go after first for home health in a territory like Des Plaines or Palos Heights, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand which hospitals, physician groups and facilities actually drive home health admissions.

What numbers do you track each week to know if your territory is healthy?

What they are checking: Whether they manage with data like referrals, conversion to admission and source mix, as the posting emphasizes.

What do you know about the rules around marketing to referral sources in healthcare, like gifts or incentives?

What they are checking: Whether they understand anti-kickback limits that keep a healthcare sales rep and the company out of legal trouble.

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The full job description

As published by Elara Caring.

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Why choose Elara Caring? As one of the nation’s top 10 providers, Elara Caring is focused on providing outstanding care and patient outcomes and a top employer of choice. We are looking for experienced medical sales professionals that want to be a part of a winning culture with rewarding compensation and recognition. We provide training and ongoing coaching on Elara’s Value and Go To Market Sales Strategy, we utilize data, technology and innovate continuously to provide support and resources for our team members. If you are interested in growth opportunities, ask us about our sales roles and leaders who have had opportunities within Elara over the years. #WeareElara Account Executive Sales As an Account Executive, your primary responsibility is generating admissions and growing patient census in a designated territory. This customer-facing (outside sales) role involves the sales, growth, and marketing of clinical programs and outcomes to be a top provider of care in our communities. You will work with a wide range of medical professionals, connecting Elara Caring’s high-quality in-home care to eligible patients and families. Minimum Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business is preferred • Post acute or DME sales experience preferred • Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as with teams • Proven sales acumen with proven results • Demonstrates a clear understanding of how the referral source decides and understands who the decision makers are • Skilled in problem solving, providing solutions to meet patient and business needs • Demonstrates a high confidence level to interact with health care professionals at all levels • Competitive mindset to meet and exceed business objectives • Demonstrates adaptability, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others • You will need a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance under the laws of the state. The base salary for this position is $75,000 to 85,000 annually, based on the company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • Supportive, collaborative environment • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship • Opportunities for advancement and growth • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff. Join our motivated sales team and help connect patients to care wherever they call home. Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com. Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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