Upper Extremities Sales Associate - North Bay (Santa Rosa) at Stryker

Santa Rosa, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Hard-working, committed, loyal, and results-oriented with a track record of success
  • Persuasive influencers who understand market positioning and use relationship skills and depth of knowledge to secure buy-in, cooperation, and loyalty
  • Organized self-starters who create and maintain precise inventory control
  • Mission-driven with fierce intensity, willing to work whatever hours necessary to change people’s lives and improve healthcare
  • Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s degree or Medical Certification

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with Sales Representative(s) to learn the medical device industry and Upper Extremities business, contributing to growth in the assigned territory
  • Partner with Sales Rep(s) in all aspects of the sales call pattern, including covering cases, marketing and promoting products, building sets, managing inventory, and converting customers to Stryker
  • Attend surgeries to ensure Stryker Upper Extremities products are available and instruct surgeons on product use and functionality
  • Educate and inform doctors, nurses, and staff on proper use, maintenance, functionality, updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs
  • Work with sales teams to contact customers, identify sales opportunities, deliver excellent customer service, and develop customer relationships
  • Identify needs of new prospects with the assigned Sales Representative and develop appropriate responses
  • Tailor Stryker’s promotional message based on customer knowledge, advise on product selection, answer questions on functionality, and distinguish Stryker products from competitors
  • Perform field calls for accounts and assigned territory
  • Assist in implementing new sales plans and marketing strategies to position the organization competitively and meet/exceed business targets (quotas)
  • Serve as primary backup contact for Sales Representative(s), acquire understanding of the field including regulatory compliance, and adhere to guidelines
  • Assist in resolving problems or questions in accounts
  • Partner with Sales Rep(s) on inventory management, building proper inventory levels and sets to meet customer needs
  • Assist and partner with Sales Rep(s) in acquiring and processing Customer Purchase Orders (POs) for proper invoicing
  • Maintain training in sales skills and products
  • Market the product line to customers based on functionality, features, and competitive differentiators; remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends
  • Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside regular business hours
  • Adhere to compliance and principles of responsibility (AdvaMed), including maintaining privacy/confidentiality, protecting assets, acting with ethics/integrity, reporting non-compliance, and following applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Skills

Medical Device Sales
Sales Calls
Inventory Management
Customer Relationship Management
Surgical Case Coverage
Product Education
Surgeon Instruction
Market Promotion

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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