Sales Executive, Surgical - Knoxville, TN

About the role

The Sales Executive, Surgical is responsible for driving sales growth for KARL STORZ products across surgical specialties—including Laparoscopy, Arthroscopy, CV/Thoracoscopy, Video Imaging, and OR1 Integration. This role represents the company professionally within an assigned territory, cultivates strong clinical and administrative relationships, and maintains awareness of competitive trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultative sales across hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, and physician offices.
• Achieve or exceed annual sales quotas and expand market share for designated product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nurses, physicians, sterile processing, supply chain, and other decision-makers.
• Deliver post-sale training and service to ensure customer satisfaction and product reliability.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting company promotions.
• Develop and maintain annual sales plans, forecasts, and customer records.
• Provide product demonstrations, resolve customer issues, and report competitive activity.
• Maintain and manage sales samples and support field training of new team members when needed.
• Attend required sales meetings, trainings, and conventions; submit timely reports and expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–6 years of B2B sales experience.
• Proven track record of exceeding consultative sales targets.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand technical product features and applications.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. (assistance available when needed).
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Prior KARL STORZ experience is a plus.