Foot & Ankle Sales Associate - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Stryker
Summary
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.
Job description
What you will do
- Partner closely with Sales Representative(s) to learn the medical device industry and Foot & Ankle business, and contribute to territory growth.
- Cover cases in the assigned territory, market and promote products, build sets, manage inventory, and convert customers to Stryker.
- Attend surgeries where Stryker Foot & Ankle products are used, ensuring product availability and instructing surgeons on product use and functionality.
- Educate doctors, nurses, and staff on proper use and maintenance of Stryker products, product updates, and educational programs.
- Work with sales teams to contact customers, identify sales opportunities, deliver customer service, and develop customer relationships.
- Identify needs of new prospects with the Sales Representative and develop appropriate responses.
- Tailor Stryker's promotional message based on customer knowledge, advise on product selection, and distinguish Stryker products from competitors.
- Perform field calls for accounts and assigned territory.
- Assist in implementing new sales plans and marketing strategies to meet and exceed business targets (quotas).
- Serve as primary backup contact for Sales Representative(s) and understand regulatory compliance issues.
- Assist in resolving problems or questions in accounts.
- Partner with Sales Rep(s) on inventory management and building proper inventory levels and sets.
- Assist with acquiring and processing Customer Purchase Orders (POs) for invoicing and maintain sales skills and product training.
- Market the product line based on functionality, features, and competitive differentiation; remain current on industry and competitive trends.
- Participate in sales meetings and professional association meetings outside regular business hours.
- Adhere to compliance and AdvaMed principles, maintaining privacy, protecting assets, acting with ethics, and following laws and company policies.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree OR
- Associate's degree or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) + at least 2 years of professional and/or related experience
- High School Diploma + at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience
- 4+ years of active duty military service
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree OR
- Associate's degree or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) + at least 2 years of professional and/or related experience
- High School Diploma + at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience
- 4+ years of active duty military service
Benefits
- Commission
- Bonuses
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.