Sales Associate - Orthopaedic Instruments South West

Stryker; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking a motivated individual for a field-based trainee Sales Representative role in Swindon. This position involves managing accounts, assisting in sales processes, and learning about product applications—ideal for candidates looking to grow in sales within the healthcare sector. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a degree in life sciences or marketing and bring enthusiasm for the field. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a willingness to travel extensively as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a preference for life science or business degrees.
• Some prior sales or business experience is advantageous.
• Interest in anatomy and physiology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and support sales managers.
• Conduct customer training and product evaluations.
• Develop business plans and prioritize objectives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Communication

Customer engagement

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

BSc in life science

Marketing or business qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Flexibility: Field-based

The Job's Mission

Develop the skills required to manage accounts within an existing sales territory and become responsible for the day to day running of key accounts by managing; stock issues, instrument requirements, organising loan kits, organising and carrying out regular customer training, learning to provide guidance on orthopaedic surgery in a hospital theatre environment. Supporting other sales managers to allow them to concentrate on new business acquisition, new account development. Essentially, a training role with a view to becoming a full time Sales Representative with independent targets and business objectives. Bonus based on achievement of milestones/objectives and regional/specific territory target achievement.

Key Activities & Accountabilities

• Start to gain an understanding of the clinical application of the broader Stryker portfolio to offer our customers an understanding of our wider product range. More specifically, regional responsibility for the sale of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the OI business in the UK.
• Learn how to conduct trials and evaluations of all of our portfolio of products in theatre and clinical environment as required.
• Make observations of customer needs and liaise with sales colleagues to follow up on and introduce new or additional Stryker product and/or support.
• Learn to record details of customers and maintain a basic business plan highlighting daily, weekly and monthly objectives. Start to develop the skills needed to priorities where to allocate time and resource and how to grow business.
• Learn how to conduct price negotiations, produce sales quotations, manage contracts and provide added value propositions that maximize Stryker profitability.
• Develop an understanding of the local healthcare environment. Understand the patient pathway through a hospital and the role we play in providing product for suitable treatment. Gain an appreciation for the main departments in hospitals and what interaction we have in those areas.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Creativity and Team Spirit.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by RSM (Regional Sales Manager).

Education

Educated to degree level:

• BSc life science degree desirable
• Marketing or other business qualification desirable

Experience

Would be ideal / advantageous if had some sales or business experience but not essential.

Commercial acumen, an interest or experience of dealing with customers would be beneficial.

Computer skills, MS Office.

Presentation skills with modern presentation media.

Workshop/demonstration skills/training skills/presentation skills.

An interest in anatomy and physiology.

A background that demonstrates an ability to engage with others, influence, motivate and work hard.

Driving Licence Required.

Competencies

Clear communicator

Ability to construct a basic business plan, highlighting daily, weekly and monthly objectives.

Someone with the desire, propensity to sell.

Tenacity, drive, ambition.

Integrity.

Desire to learn and grow into a bigger role.

Have an ability to build rapport and understand the importance of relationships in selling.

Able to engage with customers at different levels and ask appropriate questions to establish needs of our customers.

Ability to work in a collaborative manner both with colleagues and customers.

Self disciplined, focused and organized.

Must show initiative.

High sense of responsibility.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to priorities objectives, respond quickly to changing needs and be readily available at short notice and involve travel.

Winning personality.

Actively seeks continuous improvement or the ability to self reflect and identify personal development needs.

Driven to succeed and grow.

Meticulous and conscientious individual.

Demonstrates outstanding ethics at all times. Treats customers and employees with respect, represents the company in the best possible light.

Delivers on commitments within the required timescales.

Flexible.

Travel Percentage: 90%