Trauma Sales Associate - Tucson, Arizona

Stryker is an exceptional company with exceptional people who deliver exceptional results. We have differentiated ourselves by responding in innovative ways to the needs of our global customers and patients. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people who love to win and to serve others. We hold ourselves accountable to reach or exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These attributes are shared by the employees that make up Stryker. They are the things that bring us together. They are the foundation of all we do. And they are the enablers of both our past and future success.Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. The Company's website address is http://www.stryker.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for preparing for all aspects of Sales Representative accountabilities, representing Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by promoting our products to a sophisticated audience comprised of surgeons and healthcare professionals. This will be achieved by increasing sales through assisting the sales teams and building own accounts by means of working with existing customers as well as identify new customers in order to grow their territory. The candidate will be responsible for communicating with current and new customer accounts regarding a variety of topics including product updates, changes to product portfolio and educational programs.This Associate will learn or hone selling skills and processes by coaching/mentoring support from Sales Representatives and Managers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with sales teams, callback customers as necessary to identify sales opportunities and customer service activitiesIdentifies the needs of new prospects and, with the Sales Representative, develops appropriate responsesAssists in developing responses to Requests for Quotes and in creating proposal presentationsPerforms field calls for the account and assigned territoryAssign and schedule appointments for Sales RepresentativesCross-sell additional products as they become availableImplements new sales plans and effective marketing strategies to position the organization competitivelyAssists the Sales Representative in meeting and exceeding business targets (quotas)Serves as the primary backup contact for Sales RepresentativesAcquires a basic understanding of the field to include regulatory compliance issuesConsistently supports compliance and the principles of responsibility (AdvaMed) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and Company's policies and proceduresAssist in the resolution of any problems that arise on the accountMaintain training in sales skills and productsRemains current on industry, customer, and competitive trendsParticipates and attends sales meetings and professional association meetings outside of regular business hours, as requiredCompletes the Sales Associate training program consisting of Employee Orientation, Center Training, Product Knowledge and Field Territory TrainingQUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent organizational skillsExperience in building and maintaining relationships (with surgeons & hospitals in respective areas would be beneficial).Must be comfortable in emergency/operating room environmentsEDUCATION:
BS/BA in relevant field preferred or equivalent experienceStryker is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.To read more about Stryker, please visit our website at www.stryker.com