Stryker - Smithville, MO
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Smithville, MO
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
About the position
The Clinical Regional Sales Associate at Stryker is responsible for supporting the sales team in marketing, promoting, and selling Stryker products to healthcare professionals. This role involves frequent travel to cover for employees on leave and to ensure strong customer relationships across multiple territories. The associate will educate medical staff on product usage and maintain compliance with industry regulations while striving to meet sales objectives and maximize profitability.
Responsibilities
- Assist Sales Representatives in marketing, promoting, and selling Stryker products when not covering for leaves of absence.
- Market, promote, and sell Stryker products while covering for employees on leaves of absence.
- Travel frequently, often on short notice, to perform sales tasks in multiple territories.
- Educate and inform doctors, nurses, and staff on the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products.
- Tailor promotional messages based on customer knowledge and advise on product selection.
- Direct product evaluations in operating room and office settings.
- Assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and clinical meetings.
- Keep the regional manager informed of territory progress regularly.
- Solve product problems for customers efficiently.
- Manage and maintain a sample inventory of products.
- Adhere to all OR and OSHA guidelines during product evaluations.
- Exhibit a basic understanding of computers for utilizing Stryker SIS program.
- Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA.
Requirements
- 1-2 years in an outside sales position, preferably in medical fields.
- B.A. or B.S. degree required.
- Field sales training and successful completion of in-house product training program.
- Computer training and proficiency.
- Ability to handle routine overnight travel on short notice for extended periods.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with large groups and telephonically.
- Ability to negotiate price and terms of transactions.
- Ability to solve customer complaints and provide excellent customer service.
- Command of all products, including functionality and features.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in medical sales or related fields.
- Knowledge of Stryker products and competitive landscape.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Personalized healthcare support
- Wellbeing program
- Tobacco cessation program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
