Sales Associate - San Diego, CA - Sports Medicine

Sales Associate, Sports MedicineStryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries. Stryker is an equal opportunity employer.Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.As a sales associate in our Sports Medicine specialty, you'll be the face of Stryker products. You will be assisting Sales Representatives in the sales, promotion and marketing of Stryker products. You will educate and inform doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products, product functionality and updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs.Following extensive product training, the employee must be able to tailor Stryker's promotional message based upon knowledge of the customer, advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Stryker's competitors. Every day is unique – our best sales reps have the freedom to adjust their time to focus on what will bring the most value to their customers and their market. You'll have the privilege to not only represent one of the world's leading medical device brands, but also impact patient care.0-2 years in an outside sales position (medical related fields is preferable).B.A. or B.S. degree required.Field sales training--In field training.Successful completion of in-house product training program.Seeking a passionate leader of self, people & process, and organization with the following attributes:Confident communicators.Charismatic networkers.Strategic closers.Trusted partners.Competitive achievers.Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to communicate with large groups of people.Must be able to communicate telephonically.Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. fax, modem, calculator, PC, etc.).Up to 20% overnight travel annually. Must be able to drive an automobile.Must be able to routinely negotiate price and terms of transactions between Stryker and its customers.Must be able to readily solve customer complaints and questions.Must have command of all products, including functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker products from its competitors' products, and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customer.Must be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordingly.A culture driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.Coworkers committed to collaboration and winning the right way.Quality products that improve the lives of our customers and patients.Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career.$70,304 for salary + benefitsTravel Percentage: Up to 25%