Spine Sales Associate - Cleveland, United States - Strykermeded

Description

**Spine Sales Associate N. Ohio**

**Cleveland, OH, US**

**COVID-19 vaccination requirements**

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all Stryker US employees effective January 4, 2022, as well as all new US employees joining our company. Fully vaccinated persons are those who are >=14 days post-completion of the primary series of an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. If you are applying to a sales and field role which requires access to customer accounts as a function of your job, you may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination before the January 4 effective date of Strykers vaccine policy. For more information, please visit our .

We are proud to be named one the Worlds Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards not to mention various social and recreational activities.

***Who We Want***

**Hard-working winners.** Confident, competitive and results-oriented salespeople who create a track record of success.

**Persuasive influencers.** People who understand market positioning and can use their relationship skills and depth of knowledge to secure buy-in, cooperation, and loyalty.

**Organized self-starters.** Persistent salespeople who create and maintain precise inventory control to ensure they can initiate the implementation of a solution with the proper product or tool.

**Mission-driven salespeople.** Fiercely intense representatives who work whatever hours necessary to live out their purpose of changing peoples lives and making healthcare better.

***What You Will Do***

The Spine Sales Associate will represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by assisting with the selling, promoting and marketing of our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. Under supervision of the Regional Sales Manager and with direction from the local Sales Representative team, the Sales Associate will:

Gain clinical competency to include spinal anatomy, imaging modalities and expertise in Stryker Spine products.

Mastery of components, configuration, and usage of all Stryker Spine surgical sets

Surgical case preparation and coverage is required with the goal of bringing the highest degree of value to the surgeon, patient and facility.

Move consignment and loaner inventory between accounts based on the surgical needs of the territory and region

Following extensive product training, the Sales Associate must be able to advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Strykers competitors.

Solve product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion

Respond to customer complaints in accordance with company policy and advise Regional Sales Manager and company promptly of any situation beyond scope of authority.

Keep Sales Representative(s) informed of territory happenings and progress on a regular basis

May assist in Stryker Spine product demonstrations and in-service trainings in both operating room and office settings

Works with Sterile Processing Department at hospital to ensure appropriate preparation and completion of surgical cases

Understand and adhere to all hospital, operating room and pertinent OSHA guidelines including completion of trainings related to attendance in the Operating Room as required by Stryker and/or the Customer

Must adhere rigidly to all Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) policies and procedures as stipulated by the company and the FDA.

***What You Need***

To be successful in this role bring your strong multitasking ability, ability to read and sell to any audience, drive to achieve and succeed, aptitude to learn medical and technical information quickly, ability to build strong, lasting relationships, a strong work-ethic and a competitive nature

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Bachelors Degree from a 4-year accredited college or university, preferred

Three (3) years experience in a clinical and/or operating room environment or 4-year degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge in the use of current office technologies (MS Office suite, , etc.)

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to build rapport and develop and maintain relationships.

Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environments

Demonstrated aptitude to learn a products key features & benefits.

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Strong team player with the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce

Must be able to lift and carry samples and surgical instruments kits up to 40 pounds

Must be available on 24-hour per day basis, to respond to customer emergencies as dictated by territory and account requirements.

This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees.

***What We Offer***

Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career

In-house product training program

Field sales training

Sales career path toward uncapped earning potential

Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients

A winning team driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results

Coworkers committed to achieving more and winning the right way

Competitive benefits at

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at

**About Stryker**

Stryker is one of the worlds leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the Worlds Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting

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**Date posted:** December 15, 2021

**Job ID:** R464522

**Job category:**

**Primary location:** Cleveland, OH, US

**Additional location(s):**

Youngstown, OH, US

Toledo, OH, US

Akron, OH, US

**Employee type:** Full time

**Relocation:** No

**Work Flexibility:**

**Travel:** 10%

Cleveland

OH

US

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