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Stryker is seeking a Sales Representative for the Bristol, Bath & Taunton region. The role focuses on meeting sales targets, building relationships with surgeons, HCPs and payers, and expanding Joint Replacement business across the territory.
Applicants should have at least 2 years in sales (medical sales preferred) and strong presentation, budgeting, and communications skills. The position is field-based with UK pay ranges and comprehensive benefits.
You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives and targets for your territory. You will represent Stryker as a leader in our industry and the marketplace by building and maintaining strong business relationships with key surgeons, HCP’s and payers. You will need to be capable of managing high-volume activity, drive market growth in line with expectations, and implement cross divisional strategy to capture new business growth. You will ideally have orthopaedic experience and at least 3 years’ experience in a sales role.
You will be part of one of the leading medical technology companies in the world with the broadest portfolio and a dedication to HCPs, their education, training, and helping them to deliver “best in class” outcomes for their patients.
Outperform the market – compete and gain market share for Stryker Joint Replacement products in the territory and in doing so exceed sales targets.
Maximise current Joint Replacement business – meet all existing customers and create a business plan to meet challenges and exploit opportunities
Develop relationships with potential new customers through presentation and discussion around Stryker philosophy and product benefits. Meet all hip/knee replacement surgeons on territory within the first 6 months.
Become a product expert – Demonstrate Orthopaedics product knowledge by passing the initial JR101 course within the first 6 weeks. Show further development of portfolio knowledge by completing JR201 within the first 12 months.
Lead in theatre joint replacement procedures – spend quality time in theatre with customers, and deliver staff training on a continuous basis, as the business requires.
Research, develop and execute territory-specific business plan – create a working document, aligned to corporate strategic aims, with clear, measurable outcomes.
Demonstrate continuous development – have an agreed Individual Development Plan (IDP) that you commit to each year.
Proactively seek cross-franchise collaboration – liaise with other Stryker colleagues in your accounts to optimise Stryker opportunities and customer relationships.
Minimum 2 years sales experience is essential, ideally within medical sales (joint replacement would be a bonus).
Commercial acumen, an appreciation of budgetary and cost issues surrounding theatres and surgical procedures.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to deliver effective presentations using modern presentation tools and media. Experienced in facilitating workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions, supported by a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
A clear and effective communicator with the ability to develop business plans that define daily, weekly, and monthly objectives. Able to build rapport quickly and understands the importance of strong relationships in the sales process. Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels within a hospital environment, including HCPs, theatre staff, management, and C-suite executives. Works collaboratively with colleagues and customers and demonstrates a self-disciplined, focused, and organised approach.
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.