Sales Representative - Portland, OR - Sustainability Solutions
Stryker
Summary
The Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling a portfolio of technical and reprocessed medical products to both new and existing customers. You will create and manage lead generation plans, inform customers of new products and pricing, and develop strategic sales initiatives in partnership with healthcare facilities. This individual contributor role requires minimal supervision, with a strong emphasis on using professional expertise and judgment to drive sales.
Job description
Job Overview
The Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling a portfolio of technical and reprocessed medical products to both new and existing customers. You will create and manage lead generation plans, inform customers of new products and pricing, and develop strategic sales initiatives in partnership with healthcare facilities. This individual contributor role requires minimal supervision, with a strong emphasis on using professional expertise and judgment to drive sales.
What You Will Do
- Engage with Healthcare Facilities: Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff, educating them on our programs and their environmental and financial benefits.
- Develop and Execute Sales Strategies: Tailor specific action plans to meet customer needs, achieve revenue goals, and drive growth within your territory.
- Strengthen Customer Relationships: Foster long-term partnerships, consistently delivering value and addressing evolving needs.
- Conduct Business Reviews and Presentations: Participate in or initiate reviews using well-developed skills to educate and influence stakeholders.
- Stay Informed: Keep current with product offerings, market trends, and competitive insights to better serve your clients.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work cross-functionally to resolve customer concerns, support product training, and ensure successful program implementation.
Work Environment
- Setting: A combination of in-office work and field-based responsibilities, requiring regular travel to healthcare facilities.
- Protective Measures: Must be willing to use PPE such as gowns, masks, and gloves in hospital environments.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and travel 80-100 miles per day within the territory.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or a minimum of four years of equivalent professional experience in sales or a related field
- 2-5 years in outside commercial sales with a demonstrated record of achievement
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Background or previous sales experience in the medical device industry
- Familiarity with operating room environments or hospital operations
- Ability to confidently influence decision-makers and deliver impactful business reviews
- Experienced in using CRM tools to track sales activities and forecast effectively
- Highly proactive and capable of working independently
- Skilled in evaluating market potential, prioritizing sales efforts, and adjusting strategies
- Competent in using smart devices, common office equipment, and software such as Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Commission
- Bonuses
- Benefits
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.