Work Flexibility: Field-based
Why join Stryker?
Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading medical device organisations? Our aim is to make a difference to patients’ lives every day, delivering innovative products and technology to make healthcare better. We are committed to advancing healthcare. We have never been afraid to push forward and navigate the best paths for our clients and patients.
We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our Sports Medicine Sales team covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Shropshire & North Wales UK.
In this role you will develop and foster strong relationships with key opinion leaders. You will take an active part in customer education in the field, supporting the Sales Representatives to achieve greater customer engagement and commercial success. You will actively pursue business opportunities to grow Stryker business in targeted accounts, and at all times display exemplary customer service and patient focus.
In this role you will:
* Develop the skills required to become an effective sales representative.
* Learn and practice the techniques required to grow the volume of a defined territory through sales of Stryker Sports Medicine products.
* Manage business in accounts within an existing sales territory and be responsible for the day-to-day running of key accounts.
* Become proficient in dealing with stock issues, instrument requirements, organising loan kits, organising and carrying out regular customer training, and providing guidance on the safe use of Stryker products within the defined portfolio in the hospital and operating theatre environment.
* Support other sales managers to allow them to concentrate on new business acquisition and account development.
In this role you will be supporting all products within the Sports Medicine portfolio.
This position is set up to work in a team-targeted environment alongside the Endoscopy sales force.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
* Learn how to manage a territory effectively and grow business in line with National sales objectives.
* Implement training sessions and workshops on the use of Stryker products and deliver these sessions to nurses, theatre practitioners, and surgeons.
* Understand customers’ needs and identify opportunities to promote and sell Stryker’s products. Training will be given on basic selling, presenting, and negotiation techniques.
* Learn the different ways to provide product into a hospital through consignment of kit or use of our loan service and manage these channels to best suit our customer’s needs.
* Provide customer service to an existing customer base within the theatre and clinical environment, building relationships with key personnel in specific hospitals.
* Appreciate that provision of appropriate medical care for the patient is of paramount importance and recommend only appropriate products.
* Work closely with other Sales team members and the Regional Business Manager to ensure best-in-class customer service levels across the region. Attend surgeon training meetings and educational conferences.
* Demonstrate outstanding ethics at all times, treating customers and employees with respect and representing Stryker positively.
* Conduct trials and evaluations of products in theatre and clinical environments as required.
* Record details of customers and maintain a basic business plan highlighting daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, developing skills to prioritise time and resources to grow business.
What you need?
* Science or business-based educational background.
* A driven attitude, people focus, and plenty of charisma.
* Computer skills, MS Office.
* Confident presentation skills.
* An interest in anatomy and physiology.
* Demonstrated high achiever who loves to learn and take on challenges.
* A background that demonstrates an ability to engage with others, influence, motivate, and work hard.
What do we offer in return?
* 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.
Our benefits include bonuses, commissions, healthcare, family and parenting leaves, wellness programs, onsite gyms and restaurants, discount purchase programs, and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
In line with the requirements of the role, you will also receive a mobile phone, iPad, laptop, and company car or car allowance.
Who are we?
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 orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.
For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.
Travel Percentage: Up to 100%
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