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Upper Extremities Sales Associate

Role overview

Summary

This role supports the Upper Extremities Sales team at Stryker by assisting in sales calls, educating healthcare professionals, and managing inventory. You will work closely with Sales Representatives to enhance customer relationships and contribute to the growth of the Upper Extremities business in your territory.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
  • Preferred: 2 years of related experience with an Associate's degree or medical certification.
  • Preferred: 4 years of related experience with a high school diploma.
  • Preferred: Demonstrated success in sales or performance-based environments.
  • Preferred: Healthcare or clinical exposure through work experience or certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Sales Representatives to learn the medical device industry and contribute to business growth.
  • Attend surgeries to ensure product availability and instruct surgeons on product use.
  • Educate healthcare staff on product functionality and updates, and identify sales opportunities.
  • Assist in inventory management and processing Customer Purchase Orders for proper invoicing.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Stryker

  • Medical Devices
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com. Facts: ● 2023 Sales: $20.5 billion ● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies ● Employees: 52,000 worldwide ● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020 ● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide ● $1.4 billion spent on research and development in 2023 ● ~12,900 patents owned globally in 2023 ● Products sold in ~75 countries ● Fortune 500 Company ● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces Stryker’s social media community guidelines: https://www.stryker.com/content/m/legal/social-media-community-guidelines/en/index.html Notice Regarding Employee Conduct on Facebook/LinkedIn Meta/LinkedIn does not permit employers to verify or validate “employees” in the (META: “Works at” LinkedIn: “Experience”) section of users’ profiles. Please be aware that the views expressed by individuals on their personal accounts and do not necessarily represent the views of our company. If you encounter any issues with a person claiming to be our employee, we recommend using the “Report Profile” feature. If you’d like to report concerns to our Ethics Hotline, you may do so at: https://app.convercent.com/en-us/LandingPage/b6bb4e84-9fcb-ea11-a974-000d3ab9f296

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Job description

Work Flexibility: Remote

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Position Title: Upper Extremities Sales Associate

What you will do

  • The Upper Extremities Sales Associate will partner closely with Sales Representative(s) in the area to quickly learn the medical device industry and Upper Extremities business, and then contribute to the growth of that business in the assigned territory.   He/she will partner with the Sales Rep(s) in all aspects of the sales call pattern, including but not limited to, covering cases in the assigned territory, marketing and promotion of the products in the assigned accounts, building of sets, managing inventory, and, as they learn and grow, beginning to convert customers to Stryker.
  • Attend surgeries in which Stryker Upper Extremities products are used, to ensure all products are available for surgeon use in each case and to instruct surgeons regarding product use and functionality.
  • Educate and inform doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products, product functionality and updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.
  • Work with sales teams to contact customers in order to identify sales opportunities, deliver excellent customer service, and further develop the customer relationship.
  • Identify the needs of new prospects, in conjunction with the assigned Sales Representative, and develop appropriate responses.
  • Following extensive product training, tailor Stryker’s promotional message based upon knowledge of the customer, advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Stryker’s competitors.
  • Perform field calls for the account(s) and assigned territory.
  • Assist in the implementation of new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to competitively position the organization. Partner with the Sales Representative and organization to meet and exceed business targets (quotas).
  • Serve as the primary backup contact for Sales Representative(s). Acquire a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues and adhere to these guidelines.
  • Assist in the resolution of any problems or questions that arise in account(s).
  • Partner with Sales Rep(s) on inventory management and building of proper inventory levels and sets to meet customer needs.
  • Assist and partner with Sales Rep(s) in acquiring and processing Customer Purchase Orders (POs) for proper invoicing. Maintain training in sales skills and products.
  • Market the product line to customers, based upon knowledge of functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker’s Upper Extremities products from those of its competitors. Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
  • Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours.
  • Consistently adhere to compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information; protecting the assets of the organization; acting with ethics and integrity; reporting non-compliance; and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures.

Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree; OR
  • Associate's degree or medical certification (CST, PT, CPT, etc.) plus 2 years of related experience; OR
  • High school diploma plus 4 years of related experience; OR
  • 4 years of active-duty military service

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in sales, military service, leadership roles, athletics, or other performance-based environments.
  • Healthcare or clinical exposure through work experience, certifications, internships, or patient-facing roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biology, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
  • Completion of a relevant internship or professional experience in sales or healthcare.

Pay Transparency Details

$65,000 salary and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses + benefits.

Travel Percentage: NoneStryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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