Sales Executive

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Position Summary

Ready to help shape the future of healthcare? As a Sales Executive supporting Independent Medical Groups,you'llbe on the front lines of athenahealth's growth—introducing innovative healthcare technology to independent practices with 1–17 providers. As part of this team,you'llhelp physician practices to modernize their operations through our solutions. This large and strategic marketrepresentsa core growth engine for athenahealth, and your contributions will have a visible and measurable impact on the company's success.

In this high-impact role,you'llown the full sales cycle, build meaningful relationships with physicians and practice leaders, and show how athenahealth empowers medical practices to thrive from day one. This role reports to the Territory Sales Manager.

About the Team

This Independent Medical Group Sales team is a fast-moving, high-growth group focused on expanding athenahealth's reach in one of our most strategic market segments. You will be on a team of Sales Executives all focused on geographically aligned markets. We partner closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to bring athenahealth's core solutions to independent and emerging practices across the country.

This team moves fast and supports each other.You'llhave regular coaching from your Territory Sales Manager, collaborate with peers on complex deals, and have direct access to product and customer success teams when you need them. We celebrate wins together and learn from losses as a group. Using virtual selling tools, data-driven insights, and a collaborative team approach, we helppracticeslaunch, scale, and succeed. Our work directly fuels athenahealth's growth and long-term impact on healthcare.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Own and manage a full-cycle sales process, including creative lead generation, discovery, solution demonstrations, negotiations, and closing

Build, manage, andmaintaina robust sales pipeline byleveraginginternal resources to develop a strong nurture / prospecting strategy and deepen prospect relationships

Drive comprehensive coverage of an assigned geographic territory through effective planning and management in partnership with inside sales resources

Engage andadviseprospective medical practices on how athenahealth's solutions can support growth, efficiency, and patient care

Deliver compelling virtual and in-person product demonstrations tailored to the unique needs of early-stage and growing practices

Stay ahead of healthcare industry trends and competitive insights to position athenahealth as a trusted growth partner

Travel Requirements

Regular travel to your designated market to help drive pipeline momentum (approximately 3x per quarter).

Additional Job Responsibilities

Represent athenahealth at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to generate new leads

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to continuously improve sales strategies and customer experience

Participate in ongoing sales training and professional development to sharpen skills and drive performance

Engage with clients, partners, and affiliate organizations to drive prospect referrals

Expected Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of sales experience in a corporate or client-facing environment (including inside or virtual sales)

Demonstratedtrack recordof meeting and exceeding quotas

Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Experience using CRM tools; Salesforce preferred

Demonstrated ability to influence prospective buyers, have situational adaptability in the sales process, and continually develop business insights to support our growing business

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling SaaS or technology solutions

Familiarity with healthcare and medical practices

Expected Compensation

$55,000 - $93,000

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

Expected Compensation

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About athenahealth

Our vision : In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture : Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment : Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you :

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here : athenahealth.com / careers