As a sales associate focused on our Endoscopy specialty, you’ll be the face of Stryker products. You will be assisting Sales Representatives in the sales, promotion and marketing of Stryker products. You will 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. Following extensive product training, the employee must be able to 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. Every day is unique – our best sales reps have the freedom to adjust their time to focus on what will bring the most value to their customers and their market. You’ll have the privilege to not only represent one of the world’s leading medical device brands but also impact patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Assists Sales Representatives in the marketing, promotion and sales of Stryker products. + Educates and informs 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. + Following extensive product training, the employee must be able to 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. + Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings. + May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings. + Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis. + Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion. + Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products. + Must understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluation. + Must exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS program. + Must adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA. QUALIFICATIONS: + 0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical-related fields are preferable). + B.A. or B.S. degree required. + Field sales training--In field training. + Successful completion of in-house product training program. + Computer training. + Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. + Must be able to communicate with large groups of people. + Must be able to communicate telephonically. + Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.). + Up to 20% overnight travel annually. + Must be able to drive an automobile. + Must be able to routinely negotiate the price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers. + Must be able to readily solve customer complaints and questions. + Must have a command of all products, including functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker products from their competitors’ products, and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer. + Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Excellent analytical skills. + Excellent organizational skills. Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Stryker 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.