**Sales Associate Austin, TX Sports Medicine**

**Austin, TX, 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, **Stryker is encouraging US employees as well as all new US employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.** Today or in the future, vaccination may be a requirement based on the essential functions of the specific role or applicable regulations. page for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements and timelines.

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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.

Works directly with a Sales Representative to help aid with the planning, directing and coordination of the selling, marketing and promotion of Stryker products to physicians. Must perform in accordance with budgeted objectives and obtain maximum profitability and volume in relation to pre-set standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assists Sales Representatives in the marketing, promotion and sales of Stryker products.

* Educates and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products, product functionality and updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.

* Following extensive product training, the employee must be able to tailor Strykers promotional message based upon knowledge of the customer, advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Strykers competitors.

* Directs product evaluations in OR and office settings.

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

* Keeps regional manager informed of territory progress on a regular basis.

* Solves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashion.

* Managing and maintaining a sample inventory of products.

* 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable).

* B.A. or B.S. degree required.

* Field sales trainingIn field training.

* Successful completion of in-house product training program.

* Computer training.

* Medium work: 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.).

* Up to 20% overnight travel annually. Must be able to drive an automobile.

* Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.

* Must be able to readily solve customer complaints and questions.

* Must have command of all products, including functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker products from its competitors 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.

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**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:** January 19, 2022

**Job ID:** R466260

**Job category:**

**Primary location:** Austin, TX, US

**Employee type:** Full time

**Relocation:** Yes

**Work Flexibility:**

**Travel:** 30%

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US

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