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Stryker · 1 day ago

Sales Associate - Seattle, WA - Endoscopy

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$78K/yr - $78K/yr

0+ years exp

Stryker is a leading company in medical technology, and they are seeking a Sales Associate to support sales representatives in the marketing and promotion of their products. The role involves educating medical staff about product functionality, conducting product evaluations, and managing sample inventories while adhering to industry guidelines.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Product trainingSales experienceComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is 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 price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers

Must be able to readily solve customer complaints and questions

Must have command of all products, including functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker products from its 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