Sales Associate, Trauma - North West

Why join Stryker?

Are you looking to be part of a motivated, highly visible team with a leader in the medical technology industry? Do you have a passion and a drive for quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a high achieving sales professional? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for an ambitious and hardworking professional, committed to delivering a superior customer experience to join our Trauma division as a Sales Associate. In this role you will develop the skills required to manage accounts within an existing sales territory and become responsible for the day to day running of key accounts by managing; stock issues, organising and carrying out regular customer training and learning to provide guidance on our product portfolio in a hospital theatre environment.

Key Activities & Accountabilities:

• Gain an understanding of the Trauma portfolio to offer our customers an in depth understanding of our product range. 

• Once trained, provide product support to surgeons and theatre staff during Trauma procedures to help ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

• Make observations of customer needs and liaise with sales colleagues to follow up on and introduce new or additional Stryker product and/or support.

• Learn to record details of customers and maintain a basic business plan highlighting daily, weekly and monthly objectives.  Start to develop the skills needed to prioritise where to allocate time and resource and how to grow business.

• Learn how to conduct price negotiations, produce sales quotations, manage contracts and provide added value propositions that maximise Stryker profitability.

• Develop an understanding of the local healthcare environment.  Understand the patient pathway through a hospital and the role we play in providing product for suitable treatment.  Gain an appreciation for the main departments in hospitals and what interaction we have in those areas.

• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Creativity and Team Spirit.

What you need?

• Science or business based educational background or equivalent experience/training

• Working experience in or tailored to sales

• A driven attitude, people focus and plenty of charisma

• Computer skills, MS Office

• Confident presentation skills

• An interest in anatomy and physiology

• Demonstrated high achiever who loves to learn and take on challenges

• Ability to manage multiple customer relationships in a high pressure setting

• A background that demonstrates an ability to engage with others, influence, motivate and work hard

• A valid UK drivers license.

What do we offer in return?

• Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career

• In-house product training program

• Field sales training

• Sales career path toward uncapped earning potential!

• Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients

• A winning team driven to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results

• Coworkers committed to achieving more and winning the right way

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; onsite gym's and restaurants; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

In line with the requirements of the role, you will also receive a mobile phone, iPad, laptop, and company car or car allowance.

Who are we?

Stryker 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 orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.  

For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.