Sales Representative - Akron/Canton, Ohio - Orthopedic Instruments
About the role
We want challengers—people who seek out hard projects and find just the right solutions. We value teammates who listen, share ideas, and collaborate to move the business forward. Charismatic networkers who intentionally build connections with internal partners and external contacts. Strategic closers who consistently exceed performance objectives and close profitable business. Customer-oriented achievers with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude. Game changers who persistently drive Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.
Responsibilities
- Strategically promote and sell Stryker Orthopaedic Instruments products to meet customer needs.
- Confidently conduct product evaluations in OR and office settings, persuasively demonstrating product value.
- Systematically track territory progress, proactively communicate wins with your Regional Manager, and exceed sales goals.
- Use product knowledge and quick thinking to solve problems and educate doctors, nurses, and staff on proper product use and maintenance.
- Provide excellent service and assist customers whenever the need arises.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and find purpose in selling Stryker products that improve healthcare.
Requirements
- 5+ years in an outside sales position (medical-related fields or B2B sales preferred) or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with at least 2+ years of outside sales experience.
- Approximately 20% travel required; must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive an automobile.
- Physical ability to perform medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Coordination of eye, hand, and foot movement, with the ability to grasp by hand and meet cognitive demands such as visual and auditory discrimination, reading ability, and memory retention.
Qualifications
- Exercise discretion and independence when applying professional expertise.
- Manage time, projects, stress, and conflict effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication.
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Prioritize work and maintain detailed, confidential records.
- Communicate and present to large groups of people.
- Unwavering ethics and integrity in a competitive and demanding work environment.
Benefits
This role is 100% commission-based and eligible for bonuses and benefits.
- Health benefits: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program.
- Financial benefits: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine, impacting more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements, employees in sales and field roles may need to obtain vaccinations as an essential function of the job.