Sales Associate - Tulsa, OK - Sports Medicine at Stryker

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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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, etc.)
  • Up to 20% overnight travel annually
  • 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
  • Ability to negotiate price and terms of transactions
  • Ability to 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 experience is required for the Sales Associate 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.

Is this a remote position or does it require travel?

The role is field-based, meaning it involves working in the field rather than remotely or in an office.

What are the key personal attributes Stryker is looking for in candidates?

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

What is the work environment like for this sales role?

Every day is unique with freedom to adjust time to focus on customer value, representing a leading medical device brand and impacting patient care in the Sports Medicine specialty.

What training is provided for this position?

The role includes field sales training in the field and successful completion of an in-house product training program, following which you'll educate on product use and tailor promotional messages.

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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