Sales Associate - Boston, MA - Sports Medicine at Stryker

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Stryker Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Sports Medicine, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields preferable)
  • B.A. or B.S. degree required
  • Field sales training (in-field training)
  • Successful completion of in-house product training program
  • Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Ability to communicate with large groups of people
  • Ability to communicate telephonically
  • Ability to use common office equipment (e.g., fax, modem, calculator, PC)
  • Ability to drive an automobile
  • Confident communicators who command sales conversations and persuade others
  • Charismatic networkers who build relationships with internal and external contacts
  • Strategic closers who exceed sales quotas
  • Trusted partners with product knowledge and guidance expertise
  • Competitive achievers who are persistent and results-driven
  • Passionate leader of self, people, process, and organization
  • Ability to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions
  • Ability to readily solve customer complaints and questions
  • Command of all products, including functionality, features, and competitive differentiators
  • Ability to analyze territory market potential and prioritize call patterns

Responsibilities

  • Assist Sales Representatives in the sales, promotion, and marketing of Stryker products
  • Educate and inform doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff on proper use, maintenance, functionality, updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs
  • Tailor Stryker’s promotional message based on customer knowledge
  • Advise on appropriate product selection
  • Answer customer questions about product functionality
  • Distinguish Stryker products from competitors
  • Adjust time to focus on high-value activities for customers and market
  • Represent Stryker brand and impact patient care

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

outside salesmedical salesproduct promotioncustomer educationsales trainingproduct knowledgecompetitive analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this Sales Associate role?

The position is field-based, meaning you'll work primarily in the field rather than in an office setting.

What experience is required for this position?

0-2 years in an outside sales position is required, with medical-related fields preferable, along with a B.A. or B.S. degree.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What personal attributes make a strong candidate for this sales role?

Stryker seeks confident communicators, charismatic networkers, strategic closers, trusted partners, and competitive achievers who are passionate leaders.

What is Stryker's mission and company focus?

Stryker is driven together with customers to make healthcare better, offering innovative medical technologies in sports medicine and other areas to help people lead more active lives.

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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