Junior Sales Associate (University of California Davis)

LearnHealth

Role : Junior Sales Associate

Compensation : $55,000 Base Salary + Commissions

Full-Time | Remote 

Compensation includes base salary, commission opportunities, and opportunities to travel to medical conferences, sponsor meetings, and industry events throughout the year.

LearnHealth is a continuing medical education and events company focused on integrative dermatology. We serve healthcare professionals through accredited education, conferences, digital content, and industry partnerships. Our work bridges Western science and Eastern tradition to advance evidence-based, accessible patient care. We collaborate with pharmaceutical, wellness, and healthcare organizations to create educational initiatives that reach clinicians across the country.

H – Humility

We value diverse voices and perspectives, learning from each other and from those we serve. We approach every interaction with openness, curiosity, and respect.

E – Empathy

We build authentic connections by listening deeply to our customers and understanding their needs.

A – Accountability

We take ownership of our work and follow through on every commitment with excellence.

R – Resourcefulness

We find creative and effective solutions and turn challenges into opportunities.

T – Trust

We build trust by delivering on our promises with integrity and reliability.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, healthcare events, and B2B relationship management.

This is not a passive support role. You will work directly with leadership to support sponsorship outreach, build relationships with prospective partners, draft proposals, manage pipeline activity, and help close new business opportunities across conferences, digital education, and branded initiatives.

This role combines sales, communication, operations, and client management. Strong performers will have significant growth opportunities as the company expands. 

This position is remote, with quarterly team meetings in Sacramento, CA, and travel opportunities to conferences and industry events throughout the year.

Proposal Drafting & Execution

• Draft sponsorship and B2B sales proposals for leadership teams
• Adapt proposals based on feedback and deliver revised versions quickly and professionally
• Track proposal activity, follow up on open items, and maintain accurate pipeline updates
• Coordinate with internal teams to make sure approved proposals move into execution without delay

Outreach & Pipeline

• Conduct outbound outreach to prospective sponsors and corporate partners via email and phone
• Qualify inbound leads and schedule meetings with decision-makers
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline status, and outreach history
• Prepare sponsorship decks, follow-up materials, and sales support assets tied to active opportunities
• Support sponsorship outreach and networking efforts at conferences and live events

Coordination & Reporting

• Support sponsor onboarding and internal handoff once partnerships are finalized
• Track outreach and proposal metrics, report weekly to the CEO
• Collaborate with marketing to align messaging, campaigns, and outbound materials

• Proposals are delivered professionally and on time
• Prospective customers receive timely, thoughtful, and consistent follow-up
• Pipeline activity and CRM records remain accurate and organized
• Deals and partnerships you support move forward quickly and professionally
• Internal teams and sponsors view you as reliable, responsive, and proactive 
• Proposals and outreach activity contribute to $800K in annual sponsorship and partnership revenue

Required

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, client-facing, or administrative support roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and polished approach
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative without constant direction
• Reliable and accountable with strong ownership mindset
• Comfortable learning CRM systems, outreach tools, and sales workflows quickly

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Exposure to sales, events, healthcare, or wellness industries
• Experience with CRM systems or outreach platforms
• Comfortable on the phone with professionals
• Interest in conferences, healthcare education, partnerships, or business development

High performers in this role will have a clear path to Sales Associate or Account Manager. Your growth depends on output and ownership, not tenure.

LearnHealth is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.