Rare Disease Sales Specialist - Grand Rapids MI
Axsome Therapeutics IncSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 5+ years of professional experience required (sales or clinical preferred)
- Excellent time management, project management, experience with reports and budget, and customer service skills
- Knowledge of marketing, market research, new product development, new product introduction, P/L management, and field testing
- Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a good driving record
- Ability to move, set up, and demonstrate products weighing up to 50 pounds; reach, push, or pull
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, sit, stand, or crawl for prolonged periods
- Coordination of eye, hand, and foot movement; ability to grasp by hand; meet cognitive demands including visual/auditory discrimination, memory, reading, and retention
- Ability to handle materials including durcot fabric, nylon fabric, Velcro, zippers, rubber, metals, and coated products
- Strong interpersonal communication skills relating to stress management, people management, and conflict management
- Ability to exercise discretion and independence when applying professional expertise
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present to large groups
- Ability to manage time, bring tasks to completion with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and keep detailed/confidential records
- Unwavering ethics and integrity in a competitive work environment
Responsibilities
- Drive the sale of innovative products designed to address preventable never-events, maximizing efficiency and profitability for healthcare facilities
- Achieve assigned quota by building and maintaining working relationships with key influencers in accounts, distributor contacts, and end-users to defend base of business
- Become the resident Sage expert by gaining knowledge of own products and competitors’ offerings to build credibility with clinical specialists, nurses, educators, and administrators
- Focus on customer satisfaction through teamwork, empowerment, consultative problem-solving, honesty, integrity, and highly responsive customer service
- Drive protocol and process improvement by partnering with customers to enhance outcomes and deliver clinical and financial improvements
- Establish yourself as a consultant to customers by bringing high-level clinical knowledge and overall healthcare insights
- Solve real problems to make healthcare better for customers and patients
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Sales Representative position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This is a field-based role, meaning the work is conducted in the field rather than remotely or in an office.
What skills are required for this Sales Representative role?
Required skills include excellent time management, project management, experience with reports and budget, customer service skills, and knowledge of marketing, market research, new product development, new product introduction, P/L management, and field testing.
What kind of company culture does Stryker promote for this role?
Stryker seeks hard-working winners who are confident, competitive, results-oriented, persuasive influencers, great teammates, and mission-driven salespeople with a strong work ethic focused on improving healthcare.
What qualifications make a strong candidate for this position?
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or 5+ years of professional experience (sales or clinical preferred), along with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to handle physical requirements like lifting up to 50 pounds.
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