Stryker Corporation

Upper Extremities Sales Associate - San Francisco

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years in clinical healthcare or sales
  • 3+ years of sales experience preferred
  • Knowledge of sales principles, marketing, and product demonstration
  • Strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office and databases
  • Experience in relationship building with surgeons and hospitals
  • Comfortable in emergency and operating room settings
  • Willingness to attend meetings outside regular hours

Responsibilities

  • Sell Stryker Upper Extremities products with commitment and intensity
  • Become the go-to expert on Upper Extremities for surgeons and healthcare professionals
  • Quickly organize solutions during operating room consultations under pressure
  • Maintain and manage product inventory meticulously
  • Advise and train surgeons on products and tools to improve patient outcomes
  • Use competitor knowledge to enhance credibility with clients
  • Drive the mission to improve healthcare and change lives through sales

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with field-based responsibilities
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare
  • Involvement in innovative product sales
  • Potential for commission and bonuses on top of salary
  • Engagement within a professional, healthcare-savvy environment
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Field-based

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.


What you need

Bachelor's Degree OR
  • Associate's degree or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) + at least 2 years of professional and/or related experience
  • High School Diploma + at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience
  • 4+ years of active duty military service


Ideal candidate will reside in Palo Alto, Mountain View or surrounding area

$84,500 salary and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses + benefits.

Travel Percentage: 50%

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Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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