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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike general retail roles, Stryker's Sales Representatives focus on complex medical technologies, requiring deep product knowledge and consultative selling to healthcare providers. This specialized focus demands relationship-building with medical professionals rather than traditional customer transactions.
Success hinges on strong communication, negotiation finesse, and the ability to understand clinical environments. Candidates must analyze customer needs accurately and convey product benefits persuasively, blending technical insight with emotional intelligence to close sales effectively.
Days generally involve client meetings with surgeons and hospital staff, product demos, attending industry conferences, and collaborating internally to tailor solutions. Frequent travel around the Chicago metro area is common to nurture long-term relationships and meet sales targets.
Stryker offers a dynamic growth trajectory with continuous learning and exposure to cutting-edge medical innovations. The role blends field sales with technical education, allowing individuals to evolve into specialists or leadership, supported by a culture that values impact and advancement.
Hanover Park benefits from proximity to Chicago's healthcare hub, making competition moderate but favoring those with medical sales experience. Employers like Stryker seek candidates with surgical or OR exposure, elevating demand for qualified reps who can navigate this specialized market.
For medical device sales roles like Stryker’s, annual base salaries typically range from $55,000 to $75,000, with commissions potentially doubling earnings depending on performance. Benefits and incentives often complement pay, reflecting the role’s demanding travel and technical expertise.
Navigating complex hospital hierarchies and gaining trust from clinicians requires patience and professionalism. The role demands up-to-date clinical knowledge to address concerns effectively while balancing sales goals with regulatory compliance and ethical marketing practices.
Stryker equips reps with extensive product training, CRM tools, and cross-team collaboration including engineers and customer support. This comprehensive backing ensures representatives can deliver tailored demonstrations and handle customer inquiries promptly to drive sales success.
Expect up to 50% travel, often involving overnight stays to visit hospitals and attend medical conferences across the region. This schedule suits self-motivated individuals comfortable with a mobile work style and eager to build face-to-face relationships in healthcare settings.
While not mandatory, certifications related to medical sales or surgical technology can boost credibility. Local hospitals value reps familiar with clinical protocols, so credentials demonstrating healthcare knowledge often enhance competitive advantage in this area.