Sales Associate – Sports Medicine

Stryker

Sales Associate promoting Stryker Sports Medicine medical devices across New Jersey Metro. Supporting representatives, educating healthcare professionals, and managing customer and territory sales activities.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong product knowledge and the ability to educate and influence healthcare professionals on Stryker Sports Medicine products. Excels in relationship-building, negotiation, and achieving sales targets while maintaining a proactive approach to customer engagement.

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Outside Sales ExperienceProduct KnowledgeSales Quota AchievementConfident CommunicationNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales TrainingMarket AnalysisProduct GuidanceCustomer Complaint ResolutionTransaction Negotiation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingResults-Driven ApproachInfluencing SkillsProactive Communication

Tools & Technologies

PCFax MachineCalculatorModem

Certifications & Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. DegreeStryker In-House Product Training

Industry Keywords

Stryker Sports MedicineHealthcare SalesMedical ProductsPatient CareSales Promotion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Sales Representatives in the sales, promotion, and marketing of Stryker Sports Medicine products
Educate doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff on product use, maintenance, functionality, updates, portfolio changes, and educational programs
Tailor Stryker’s promotional message based on customer knowledge
Advise on appropriate product selection and answer customer questions
Distinguish Stryker products from competitors’ products
Represent Stryker products and contribute to patient care
Communicate with customers and large groups by phone and in person
Routinely negotiate transaction prices and terms with customers
Resolve customer complaints and questions
Maintain command of product functionality, features, and differentiators and disseminate this knowledge to customers
Analyze territory market potential and prioritize call patterns accordingly

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years in an outside sales position; medical-related fields preferable
B.A. or B.S. degree required
Complete field sales training
Successfully complete Stryker’s in-house product training program
Confident communication and ability to influence sales conversations
Proactive relationship-building with internal and external contacts
Ability to close sales and exceed quarterly sales quotas
Product knowledge and ability to provide product guidance
Persistent, results-driven approach
Able to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects
Able to communicate with large groups and telephonically
Able to use common office equipment, including fax, modem, calculator, and PC
Up to 20% overnight travel annually
Must be able to drive an automobile
Able to negotiate customer transaction prices and terms
Able to solve customer complaints and questions
Able to analyze territory market potential and prioritize call patterns

Benefits

Comp & perks

$72,000 salary and benefits
Quality products that improve the lives of customers and patients
Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your own career
Collaborative coworkers committed to winning the right way