Associate Account Executive - Northern New Jersey

At Candid, we're reimagining orthodontics by pairing clinical expertise with leading telehealth technology. We empower general dentists with everything they need to make great clear aligner care predictable, efficient, and profitable for their practices and accessible and affordable for their patients.

As an Associate Account Executive, you'll be on the front lines of that mission—building relationships with dental practices, creating new business opportunities, and helping practices successfully adopt and grow with Candid. This is a field-based, territory-focused sales role designed for a high-energy relationship builder who loves being out in the market. You'll develop your own pipeline, prospect new practices, support sales conversations, and work closely with experienced Account Executives as you build the skills to take on greater ownership of a territory.

This Associate AE position will support the Northern New Jersey and Westchester County territory. Candidates must be located within the territory, as this is an outside, field sales role.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and Lead Development
  • Identify and prioritize high-potential dental practices in your territory
  • Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of leads through various channels, including referrals, industry events, and online research
  • Engage prospective practices and convert them into signed, active accounts
  • Build relationships with dentists, practice owners, office managers, and other key decision-makers
• Sales Support & Presentations
  • Support sales presentations, practice visits, product demonstrations, and follow-up
  • Serve as a product expert by educating clients and confidently answering their questions
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and activity information in Salesforce
• Launch & Grow New Accounts
  • Help newly signed practices successfully launch Candid through onboarding, training, and product education
  • Conduct or support in-practice training for dental teams
  • Monitor account activity and identify opportunities to increase adoption and case volume
  • Partner with Account Executives and internal teams to address challenges and create a strong customer experience
  • Help coordinate local events and other initiatives designed to drive practice engagement and growth
• Market Awareness & Product Knowledge
  • Build deep knowledge of Candid's products, clinical offering, competitive landscape, and the clear aligner industry
  • Participate in ongoing internal sales training and clinical education
  • Learn from experienced Account Executives and leaders to develop sales skills and prepare for increased territory ownership
  • Stay informed on market trends, competitive offerings, and developments within the dental industry

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional sales experience; dental, orthodontic, or medical device background preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Daily field travel with overnight travel 4–6x per year
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

Pay

The base salary for this role is $70,000. This role is also eligible for earned commission and mileage. Candid's compensation ranges are based on paying competitively for the company's size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other perks. The range is determined by considering external market salary survey data, experience level, skillset, and internal equity. Equity is included because Candid believes employees should have an option to purchase ownership in the company and benefit from what the company hopes will be significant upside growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Stock option plan to give employees a direct stake in Candid's success
• Unlimited PTO to give employees a little extra R&R when they need it
• Work from home stipend
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and generous parental leave
• Significant discount on Candid's customized treatment plans and aligners

You will grow a lot here. You'll be surrounded by employees with deep experience in their field, who have a strong passion for doing great work and constantly learning.

Culture

Some insight into our culture that leaves an impression:

• Care Deeply – We succeed when we care about what we do. We go the extra mile for our patients, our partners, and for each other because what we do matters, and the care we put into it matters even more.
• Drive Results – Results matter. From closing a tooth gap to opening a new account—we set clear intentions, align around measurable goals, and take accountability for the outcomes.
• Commit to Growth – To change the face of oral health care, we have to keep growing—as individuals, as teams, and as a company. We approach problems with a beginner's mindset and continuously pursue improvement.
• Embrace Candor – To create the environment we want to be a part of, we have to stay aligned—that means elevating each other and our partners through honest, respectful feedback, and fostering a culture of inquiry and debate.
• Work as One – Together, we have the ability, experience, and intuition to serve our partners and grow our business. When we work as a team, we draw on each other's strengths, inspire new solutions, and share in our success.

Curious how you're wired? As part of the interview process, you'll complete a quick Culture Index assessment designed to give Candid a snapshot of your natural work style, strengths, and motivators. It takes about 7 minutes; there are no right or wrong answers, and it is used as one of many inputs to understand how you'll thrive at Candid. A follow-up email with a link to complete the survey will be sent.