Foot & Ankle Sales Associate - Atlanta, GA

Field-based Stryker Position Title: Foot & Ankle Sales Associate Territory: This position will mainly cover the Greater Atlanta area, but travel throughout the region will be required. Travel to include the state of GA & as far North as Chattanooga, TN. The Foot & Ankle Sales Associate will partner closely with Sales Representative(s) in the area to quickly learn the medical device industry and Foot & Ankle business, and then contribute to the growth of that business in the assigned territory. He/she will partner with the Sales Rep(s) in all aspects of the sales call pattern, including but not limited to, covering cases in the assigned territory, marketing and promotion of the products in the assigned accounts, building of sets, managing inventory, and, as they learn and grow, beginning to convert customers to Stryker.

• Work with sales teams to contact customers in order to identify sales opportunities, deliver excellent customer service, and further develop the customer relationship.
• Identify the needs of new prospects, in conjunction with the assigned Sales Representative, and develop appropriate responses.
• Following extensive product training, 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.
• Perform field calls for the account(s) and assigned territory.
• Assist in the implementation of new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to competitively position the organization. Partner with the Sales Representative and organization to meet and exceeding business targets (quotas).
• Serve as the primary backup contact for Sales Representative(s). Acquire a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issues and adhere to these guidelines.
• Assist in the resolution of any problems or questions that arise in account(s).
• Partner with Sales Rep(s) on inventory management and building of proper inventory levels and sets to meet customer needs.
• Assist and partner with Sales Rep(s) in acquiring and processing Customer Purchase Orders (POs) for proper invoicing. Maintain training in sales skills and products.
• Market the product line to customers, based upon knowledge of functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker’s Foot & Ankle products from those of its competitors. Remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trends.
• Participate in and attend sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours.
• protecting the assets of the organization; and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company’s policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree OR

• Associate’s degree or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) + High School Diploma + at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience
• 1) year B2B sales or clinical experience

Sales Base/Draw + commission: $65,000.00 and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses + benefits. Travel Percentage: 60%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.