Sales Associate - St. Louis/KC/Dallas

We're hiring a Sales Associate to support the continued growth of our Antiseptics portfolio while building the foundation for a long-term career in medical sales. Designed for driven, early-career professionals, this role offers an immersive 18-24 month development experience where you'll gain hands-on exposure to the business, work alongside successful sales professionals, and develop the skills needed to succeed in a customer-facing commercial role.

Partnering with Territory Sales Representatives across the Western U.S., you'll gain valuable field experience, learn how to support complex healthcare customers, and contribute to territory growth through customer engagement, education, and sales support activities. Upon successful completion of the program, Sales Associates are well prepared to transition into a Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role.

Role Overview

• Cultivating new and existing customer relationships, providing them with insights into product features, distinctions, and optimal utilization.
• Serve as the face of Molnlycke during sales calls and actively contribute to achieving sales goals set by the Regional Sales Team.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing reports, entering data into Salesforce.com, and diligently following up on orders.
• Attend sales meetings and trade shows to showcase our products and stay updated on industry trends; assist in creating materials for sales meetings and presentations.
• Keep abreast of market developments by monitoring competitor activities, staying informed through trade magazines and associations, and collecting valuable customer feedback.
• Introduce new products and expand business with existing customers by presenting detailed product information, highlighting features, and emphasizing product distinctions.
• Collaborate with distributor management and sales representatives to synchronize sales and marketing initiatives, enhance business opportunities, and improve customer service.
• Resolve customer issues by liaising with the Customer Service Department, ensuring prompt identification and resolution.
• Undertake projects such as temporary relocation to open territories to cover vacancies, job shadowing senior sales professionals, and conducting in-services at customer locations to train clinicians.

Work-Life Balance

65-75% overnight travel is expected. Should be open to possible relocation within US in 20-24 months.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field from an accredited college and/or university required
• Demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred
• Customer Service, Sales and/or Marketing experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., sit, stand, walk for long distances, and stoop
• Valid driver's license & clean driving record
• Must be able to obtain and maintain hospital-required credentialing which may include Covid-19 vaccinations
• Must be willing to relocate within the US for a TSM role