Stryker Surgical Associate Sales Representative - Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama

Requisition ID 30010BR

Job Title Surgical Associate Sales Representative - Birmingham

Group MedSurg and Neurotech

Division Instruments

Business Unit Surgical

Business Function Sales

Country United States

State/Province AL

City Birmingham

Employment Category Full Time

Percent Travel Required Up to 40%

Shift 1st

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Job Description / Information

Assists with the selling of Stryker Instruments Surgical products in accordance with budgeted objectives and to obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards. Key responsibilities include:

  • Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker Surgical Products

  • May direct product evaluations in OR and office settings

  • May assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetings

  • Keeps Sales Representative informed of territory progress on a regular basis

  • Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion

  • May assist in the training and development of sales personnel

  • 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

  • Provide coverage for FMLA or extended leave of absence for Sales Representatives in the area as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.)

  • 40-50% overnight travel annually

  • Must be able to drive an automobile

  • Must be able to readily solve customer complaints

  • Must have fundamental command of all 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

  • 1-2 years in an outside sales position (medical sales or b2b is preferred)

  • Bachelors Degree from an Accredited university a must

  • Field sales training--In field training

  • In-house product training program

  • Computer training

  • Learn more about the Surgical Products: http://www.stryker.com/en-us/Divisions/Surgical/index.htm

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability