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

• Complete surgical case preparation and coverage 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   

• Advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Stryker’s competitors.   

• 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   

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

What You Need   

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, or 

• Associate’s degree, or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) AND at least 2 years of professional and/or related experience 

•  High School Diploma AND at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience 

•  4+ years of active duty military service 

Preferred: 

• Experience in emergency/operating room environments   

Additional Information   

• 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.   

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

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

• Must have a valid driver's license