Job Summary:
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of medical technology? At Stryker, we're shaping the future of healthcare by delivering groundbreaking solutions that improve patient outcomes. As a Sales Representative, you’ll help us continue to innovate by introducing medical professionals to the latest technologies, ultimately enhancing care delivery.
You'll play a key role in driving sales and building strong customer relationships by promoting Stryker's products medical devices, surgical equipment, and other life-saving technologies. If you're a results-driven, self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, Stryker offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful difference.
Responsibilities:
- Sell Stryker's medical technologies: Present, promote, and sell Stryker products and solutions to healthcare professionals, including hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners.
- Build and maintain relationships: Establish long-term relationships with key decision-makers such as doctors, surgeons, nurses, and hospital administrators.
- Product education and demonstrations: Educate healthcare providers on the proper use, features, and benefits of Stryker's medical devices and surgical products.
- Support the sales process: Assist in product evaluations, demos, and trials, ensuring that customers receive a hands-on experience with Stryker’s innovative solutions.
- Market research: Analyze and understand customer needs and market trends to stay ahead of competitors and tailor sales efforts effectively.
- Meet and exceed sales targets: Consistently achieve or surpass sales objectives by closing deals and creating customer value.
- Collaborate with internal teams: Work cross-functionally with product specialists, engineers, and customer support teams to ensure optimal product delivery and client satisfaction.
- Participate in industry events: Attend conferences, seminars, and trade shows to showcase Stryker’s products and services.
- Provide excellent customer service: Respond to inquiries, resolve product issues, and offer ongoing support to customers.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience in an outside sales role, with preference for candidates with medical device or healthcare sales experience.
- A strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and generating new business.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent commercial sales experience.
- Experience in a medical field, specifically operating room experience or surgical environments, is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to analyze customer needs, demonstrate product value, and close sales effectively.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to understand customer challenges and provide appropriate solutions.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and mobile technology.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of equipment and materials occasionally.
- Travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays, to meet with customers and attend events.
Why Stryker?
- Innovative Products: Be part of a company that’s revolutionizing healthcare with cutting-edge medical technologies.
- Career Growth: Stryker offers continuous learning and career development opportunities.
- Team Culture: Work alongside a supportive team of motivated professionals who are driven by Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus commission, with significant earning potential. Additional benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.
- Impact: Your efforts will directly improve the lives of patients and healthcare professionals around the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Stryker is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal consideration to applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Recent Jobs
Top searches
Employment opportunities at Stryker
Jobseekers are also searching for
Searches you may like
Trending searches in Raleigh, NC
Popular Searches for Sales Representative
Frequently Asked Questions
Raleigh’s strong healthcare sector and presence of medical facilities create a high demand for skilled Sales Representatives in medical technology. Compared to other cities, candidates here often need deeper knowledge of local hospital systems and networks, along with readiness to engage with a competitive but collaborative healthcare sales environment.
Expect to spend up to half your time traveling within the Raleigh-Durham area and surrounding regions to meet healthcare professionals, attend medical conferences, and support product demos. Familiarity with local medical institutions enhances your ability to efficiently plan visits and maximize client engagement.
Success hinges on excellent communication, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret healthcare providers’ challenges. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in product demonstrations and strategic relationship-building to effectively convey the value of advanced medical technologies.
Many advance into regional sales management, product specialist roles, or healthcare consulting. Building expertise in medical devices, coupled with consistent sales achievements, can open doors to leadership positions or specialized niches like surgical equipment sales.
Base salaries generally range from $60,000 to $80,000 annually in Raleigh, with commission and performance incentives significantly boosting total compensation. Stryker’s competitive pay structure rewards consistent sales success, making this a lucrative option for driven sales professionals.
Stryker equips representatives with cutting-edge medical technologies, extensive product training, and cross-functional team collaboration. Support includes access to CRM tools, marketing resources, and participation in industry events, all designed to enhance client engagement and close deals.
Navigating Stryker’s innovative product portfolio requires rapid learning and adaptability. Representatives must balance technical knowledge with client education while competing in a fast-paced healthcare market, demanding resilience and strong problem-solving to meet aggressive sales targets.
While not always mandatory, certifications like Certified Medical Sales Professional (CMSP) or relevant healthcare compliance training can enhance credibility. Local hospitals may also value familiarity with healthcare regulations specific to North Carolina, boosting a candidate’s competitiveness.
Raleigh’s expanding biomedical industry attracts many candidates, making the medical device sales field moderately competitive. Success often depends on networking within local healthcare circles and demonstrating a track record of exceeding sales targets in medical environments.
Though not mandatory, prior exposure to operating rooms or surgical settings greatly benefits representatives by deepening their understanding of client needs. This experience fosters stronger rapport with healthcare professionals and more persuasive product presentations.