Associate Sales Representative - Nashville, TN - Sustainability Solutions

Stryker•Nashville, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) is a foundational, individual-contributor role supporting Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions portfolio and Patient Care franchise. The role drives growth, retention, and customer engagement by collaborating with regional and strategic sales teams and service counterparts to develop and execute customer-focused strategies. Through education, data analysis, and targeted support, the ASR helps ensure effective program execution and customer satisfaction, including increasing hospital participation in reprocessing programs. The position is field-based and involves frequent visits to healthcare facilities and travel throughout the assigned territory. The posting describes the role as based in Michigan with travel in Ohio, while the job title identifies Nashville, Tennessee. Travel is listed as 50%; the role description also states that travel throughout the territory is required and that employees may travel 80–100 miles per day. Stryker describes its Sustainability Solutions work as advancing healthcare sustainability through reprocessing and remanufacturing. The company states that it has diverted over 13.2 million pounds of waste from landfills and, through initiatives such as Products for the Planet, planted over 75,000 trees in partnership with the National Forest Foundation. The position offers 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.
Strong analytical skills and 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.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Willingness to use PPE such as masks, gloves, and gowns in hospital environments.
Ability to travel throughout the territory; the posting describes travel of 80–100 miles per day.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of prior sales or sales support experience, preferably in healthcare.
Familiarity with hospital operations or a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Educate hospital staff about reprocessing programs and their environmental and financial benefits.
Assist the Regional Manager and Strategic Sales team in identifying growth opportunities and developing strategic plans to expand the franchise.
Conduct in-service training for healthcare facility staff across multiple shifts, addressing updates and promoting program benefits.
Analyze device usage and collection trends and develop actionable strategies to 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 areas for growth.
Serve as a point of contact for resolving customer concerns and driving program improvements.