Associate Sales Representative - Nashville, TN - Sustainability Solutions

Stryker•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) is a foundational, individual-contributor role supporting Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio and driving growth, retention, and engagement within the Patient Care franchise. The ASR works with regional and strategic sales teams and service counterparts to develop and execute customer-focused strategies. Through education, data analysis, and targeted support, the role promotes effective program execution and customer satisfaction, and helps increase hospital participation in reprocessing programs. The position is field-based, with frequent healthcare-facility visits and travel throughout the territory. The posting describes the role as based in Michigan with travel in Ohio, while the listed job title identifies Nashville, Tennessee. Travel is reported as 50%; the work-environment section also states that travel of 80–100 miles per day within the territory may be required. The ASR may need to use personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, and gowns, in hospital environments. The role includes a $50,000 base salary and may be eligible for commission and bonuses, plus benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Demonstrated record of performance and achievement in academic or professional settings.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of prior sales or sales support experience, preferably in healthcare.
Familiarity with hospital operations or a healthcare setting.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and derive insights.
Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Collaborative and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Educate hospital staff about reprocessing programs, emphasizing environmental and financial outcomes.
Assist the Regional Manager and Strategic Sales team by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating on strategic plans to expand the franchise.
Provide in-service training for healthcare-facility staff across multiple shifts, sharing updates and promoting program benefits.
Analyze device usage and collection trends to develop strategies that maximize customer engagement and sales potential.
Build relationships with key decision-makers, provide ongoing support, and proactively address customer needs.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support program rollout and successful contract execution.
Track collection compliance, sales performance, and customer satisfaction to identify opportunities for growth.
Serve as a single point of contact for resolving customer concerns and driving program improvements.