Trauma Sales Associate - Buffalo, NY

Trauma Sales Associate – Buffalo, NY at Stryker

Trauma Sales Associate

This position requires an on‑call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support trauma cases as they arise. While this level of availability is essential for the role, we understand it may not be suitable for every candidate. Candidates who choose not to pursue this position due to the on‑call demands will not be negatively evaluated or penalized in future opportunities with our organization.

$65,000 base salary and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses plus benefits.

As a Trauma Sales Associate, you will work with a high degree of intensity and commitment to support sales of Stryker Trauma products that meet our customers’ most pressing needs. Under the supportive supervision of a Trauma Sales Representative, you will gain exposure to the proven winning Stryker Trauma team culture that delivers industry‑leading results. You will receive best‑in‑class formal training on our Trauma product portfolio and sales methodology.

This includes on‑the‑job training in the operating room. You will become an expert on surgical procedures by observing well over 300 medical procedures in your first year. You will develop a high level of competency in orthopedic surgical needs and procedures and become a valuable member of the surgical team who positively impacts surgical outcomes. You will be comfortable being on call most nights and weekends.

You will become a trusted partner to our clients through your focus on client service, excellent account management, and commitment to our mission of improving healthcare.

• Support sales of Stryker Trauma products and meet customer needs.
• Observe and learn surgical procedures, developing expertise in orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Provide excellent client service and account management.
• Adhere to on‑call schedule and be available nights, weekends, holidays.
• Collaborate with Trauma Sales Representative and surgical team.

• Integrity:
  Reliable, trustworthy, honest, ethical.
• Initiative:
  Willing to take on new responsibilities, jump in without prompting.
• Active learning:
  Understand implications of new information and continue building knowledge base.
• Customer service orientation:
  Actively look for ways to help people, anticipate and address needs.
• Relationship management:
  Build trust-based relationships with customers.
• Social perceptiveness:
  Ability to read a room and engage appropriately.
• Problem solving:
  Identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, implement solutions.
• Attention to detail:
  Thoroughness in accomplishing tasks.
• Following directions:
  Carry out details of a task as directed.
• Time management:
  Manage one’s own time and time of others to meet deadlines.
• Prioritize tasks:
  Organize tasks according to importance and urgency.
• Flexible schedule:
  Work non‑traditional hours and be on call most nights and weekends on short notice.
• Comfort in operating and emergency rooms:
  Work in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments.
• Technical communication:
  Explain technical details of Stryker’s products and services to non‑technical audiences.
• Sales motivation:
  Show drive to reach sales goals and business targets.
• Basic computer literacy:
  Use email, Microsoft Office, and relevant software.
• Reading comprehension and written communication:
  Read and comprehend work‑related documents, communicate effectively.

Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program.

Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing