Sales Associate - Central Illinois - Sports Medicine

Stryker • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Sales Associate in Stryker’s Sports Medicine specialty assists Sales Representatives with the sale, promotion, and marketing of Stryker products. The role educates doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff on product use, maintenance, functionality, portfolio updates, and educational programs. After extensive product training, the associate is expected to tailor promotional messages to customers, advise on product selection, answer questions, and distinguish Stryker products from competitors. The role is field-based and includes customer engagement, territory planning, and routine negotiation of transaction prices and terms. Travel is required, including up to 20% overnight travel annually; the posting also lists a travel percentage of 30%.

Requirements

• 0–2 years in an outside sales position; experience in medical-related fields is preferable.
• B.A. or B.S. degree required.
• Complete field sales training and in-field training.
• Successfully complete the in-house product training program.
• Be able to communicate with large groups and communicate telephonically.
• Be able to use common office equipment, including a fax, modem, calculator, and PC.
• Be able to drive an automobile.
• Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Demonstrate confident communication, persuasive sales ability, proactive relationship building, closing ability, product expertise, and persistence in achieving results.

Nice To Haves

• Medical-related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Representatives with the sales, promotion, and marketing of Stryker products.
• Educate doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff on product use, maintenance, functionality, portfolio updates, and educational programs.
• Tailor promotional messages to customer needs and advise customers on appropriate product selection.
• Answer customer questions and explain product features and how Stryker products differ from competitors’ products.
• Routinely negotiate transaction prices and terms between Stryker and its customers.
• Resolve customer complaints and questions.
• Analyze territory market potential and prioritize call patterns accordingly.
• Build relationships with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• Salary of $60,000 plus benefits.
• Collaborative coworkers and a culture focused on achieving the company mission and delivering results.
• Products intended to improve the lives of customers and patients.
• Opportunity to discover strengths, follow a passion, and own one’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level