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Sales Associate – Veterinary Endoscopy (Western U.S.)
KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy America (KSVEA) has been the leader in minimally invasive surgical equipment for over 30 years. Bringing with us eight decades of excellence developed in the human medicine market; this standalone veterinary organization seeks to support veterinarians in expanding the use of minimally invasive surgery and elevating the standard of care for all veterinary patients. KSVEA offers a mixture of products shared with human medicine and those designed specifically for veterinary applications to maximize efficiency in our market space. KSVEA focuses on training and product quality in an effort to partner with leading edge veterinarians creating win-win scenarios.
Location Requirement: Denver, CO or Las Vegas, NV
(Covers the Western half of the United States)
About The Role
The Sales Associate (“Associate”) is a professional sales support role focused on learning, presenting, and supporting KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy-America (KSVEA) products. A major emphasis of the position is hands-on training with daily-use endoscopy equipment, specifically GI scopes, rigid scopes, and associated video systems.
The Associate will gain in-depth product knowledge through comprehensive in‑person and online training programs, KSVEA-supported labs, and third‑party educational events. Working under the direction of the Director, Sales & Marketing – KSVEA, this role collaborates closely with customers, veterinary technicians, top veterinarians, and corporate accounts to support the continued growth of the veterinary endoscopy market.
Key Responsibilities
KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy America (KSVEA) has been the leader in minimally invasive surgical equipment for over 30 years. Bringing with us eight decades of excellence developed in the human medicine market; this standalone veterinary organization seeks to support veterinarians in expanding the use of minimally invasive surgery and elevating the standard of care for all veterinary patients. KSVEA offers a mixture of products shared with human medicine and those designed specifically for veterinary applications to maximize efficiency in our market space. KSVEA focuses on training and product quality in an effort to partner with leading edge veterinarians creating win-win scenarios.
Location Requirement: Denver, CO or Las Vegas, NV
(Covers the Western half of the United States)
About The Role
The Sales Associate (“Associate”) is a professional sales support role focused on learning, presenting, and supporting KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy-America (KSVEA) products. A major emphasis of the position is hands-on training with daily-use endoscopy equipment, specifically GI scopes, rigid scopes, and associated video systems.
The Associate will gain in-depth product knowledge through comprehensive in‑person and online training programs, KSVEA-supported labs, and third‑party educational events. Working under the direction of the Director, Sales & Marketing – KSVEA, this role collaborates closely with customers, veterinary technicians, top veterinarians, and corporate accounts to support the continued growth of the veterinary endoscopy market.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete in-house and field training to develop deep technical knowledge of KSVEA’s core product lines.
- Deliver high-quality training to veterinary technicians on the setup, daily use, troubleshooting, disassembly, cleaning, and sterilization of GI and rigid scopes and video systems.
- Develop strong working relationships with Sales Associates, Account Managers, back-office teams, and Sales & Marketing leadership.
- Attend required training courses, conferences, seminars, trade shows, and company events.
- Maintain accurate territory records in KSVEA’s CRM system.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Monitor and communicate competitive activity to Sales & Marketing management.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and manage documentation for sales, transfers, and returns.
- Complete all required administrative and reporting tasks accurately and on time.
- Provide onsite support for new equipment installations and in‑field assistance for equipment performance issues.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Highly self‑motivated problem solver with strong analytical thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational abilities, including task prioritization and deadline management.
- Computer literacy required.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Valid driver’s license required; passport and occasional international travel may be necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business-related field.
- 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in medical/OR environments or capital equipment.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Willingness to travel 40–60%, including some weekends.
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician.