Sales Associate - Charleston

Sales Associate - Medical Device Sales

Location: Charleston, SC
Travel: Approximately 90%

Build your career in medical device sales with a global leader.

KARL STORZ is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Associate to support our growing presence in the Charleston, SC market. This is a high-visibility feeder role designed to develop top talent for future Sales Executive opportunities.

In this role, you will work independently while partnering closely with local Sales Executives and the broader sales organization to support trials, installations, and customer engagement activities across the region and, at times, nationally.

Sales & Field Activities (Approximately 70%)

• Support achievement of annual sales goals through product demonstrations, trials, and evaluations of capital equipment
• Provide operating room case coverage in support of new and existing business
• Participate in or lead product installations and in-servicing activities
• Support single-use and capital sales initiatives through trial execution and case support
• Effectively present and differentiate KARL STORZ products in compliance with product labeling
• Establish and maintain strong, compliant relationships with physicians, nurses, sterile processing, materials management, and administrative staff
• Conduct comprehensive account visits, supporting multiple departments and addressing service or repair needs
• Prepare and provide sales quotes and service agreements
• Collabor the local sales team to develop and execute compliant sales strategies

• Train and educate customers on product use, care, and handling
• Provide troubleshooting support in the operating room and other clinical environments
• Support video, integration, and interface technologies
• Assist with order status updates, pricing changes, promotions, and customer inquiries
• Manage demonstration and evaluation equipment
• Support product returns and service/repair coordination
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge through required training and field activities

• A proven development path into Sales Executive roles
• Extensive exposure to operating room environments and advanced medical technology
• High visibility with sales leadership and cross-functional partners
• Competitive base salary with bonus opportunity based on sales and activity goals
• Experience supporting both local and national customer accounts

• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience, preferably in medical devices, or 2+ years as a KARL STORZ Onsite Specialist
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to travel up to 90% to hospitals, surgery centers, and customer sites
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital credentialing
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a sales team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Salesforce experience
• Knowledge of operating room, biomedical, or central processing environments
• Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding performance goals
• Comfort working with advanced technology and medical products
• Flexibility to relocate in the future for career growth

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment
• Daily local travel with periodic national travel outside the assigned region
• Valid driver's license required

If you are looking for a role that combines sales development, clinical exposure, and long-term career growth
, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join KARL STORZ in Charleston, SC.