Clinical Sales Associate - Closure (Chicago, IL)

Cordis, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordis, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Clinical Closure Sales Specialist to support the closure business across a defined geography. You will drive revenue with the Territory Manager, conduct in‑services, and train staff on Cordis products.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in medical device sales or related field, strong communication, and the ability to travel regionally (approximately 50%). This is a key role in a global cardiovascular leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years related experience in the medical device/pharmaceutical field (Cath lab, nurse, etc.) or in a related area, required.
• Clinical background with strong sales skills and track record is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Proficiency with PC-based office computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.

Responsibilities

• Meet revenue generation targets on assigned accounts within the region on a quarterly, semi-annual, and/or annual basis.
• Drive depth and increase Cordis product utilization in existing accounts through cultivation of new physician users and re-engaging lost customers.
• Conduct in-services and presentations to Physicians, Mid-Level providers, nurses, techs, and management.
• Travel regionally with little notice to support cases regionally and nationally.
• Maintain company standards involving ethical and moral character while professionally representing the company.

Skills

Medical devices

Sales experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

About us

As a global leader for over 60 years in breakthrough cardiovascular and endovascular solutions, Cordis is dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

At Cordis, we’re teammates, not just employees. We embrace a diverse, empowered culture where teammates are inspired to serve customers, patients and shareholders while fulfilling their own career aspirations. Our culture empowers you to act like an owner and unleash your full potential in the process. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients. If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. Join us, and let’s improve the wellbeing of millions, together.
We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

The Clinical Closure Sales Specialist is focused on the support of the Cordis closure business within a selected geography and works in partnership with the Territory Manager and Associate Territory Manager to achieve daily sales objectives through case support and product in-servicing. Responsible for direct revenue generation (transactional Business) through direct case support. Reports to National Clinical Sales Director.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting revenue generation targets on assigned accounts within the region on a quarterly, semi-annual, and or annual basis.
• Focused on driving depth and increasing Cordis product utilization in existing accounts through the cultivation of new physician users and re-engaging lost customers.
• Ability to conduct in-services and presentations to all staff (including Physicians, Mid-Level providers, nurses, techs, and management).
• Complete training and obtain certification Closure products demonstrating competency as defined by the training team.
• Ability to travel with little notice to support cases regionally and nationally
• Proactively communicates daily with territory team members; provide regular updates on competitive, clinical, and customer situations.
• Track sales and support activities as needed and directed by the National Director in coordination with additional sales support.
• Completes training and manages product complaints appropriately
• Maintain company standards involving ethical and moral character while professionally representing the company. Completes all required Ethics & Integrity training prior to first day in the field.
• Comply with all company and HR policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, required.
• 2+ years related experience in the medical device/pharmaceutical field (Cath lab, nurse, etc.) or in a related area, required.
• Clinical background with strong sales skills and track record is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Keen self-awareness and ability to work in stressful environments (CCL, EP, etc.).
• Above average reading, verbal, and written communications skills; proficiency in business English and grammar; good arithmetic skills and attention to detail to maintain records and process reports.
• Proficiency with PC-based office computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
• Ability to travel regionally within the assigned geography. 50% travel expectancy

We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

For over half a century, Cordis has stood apart as a global leader in breakthrough cardiovascular and endovascular solutions. Today we are on a new journey—one where we are empowered to steer our way forward together as an independent company.

We’re driven by our mission and guided by our values to impact millions of lives and broaden access to life‑saving technology in over 65 countries. Our work makes a difference. Joining us means an opportunity to do your best work within a community of caring, diverse, and passionate global teams. The challenges we take on are complex and save lives. We take immense pride in having such purposeful work.

We offer access to a global career where uncommon quality, innovation, and adherence to the highest standards inspire us to learn, grow and develop together. We are a diverse community of kindred spirits, passionate about our work, knowing it can lead to the next global breakthrough. The medical community and their patients depend on us, and we rise to that challenge.

Why Join Cordis?

For more than 60 years, we have been building interventional vascular technology that offers higher quality and less invasive experiences for people around the world. With a global reach and vast network of resources, we empower you to do your best work and unleash your full potential. Do you want to grow your career surrounded by a supportive team of subject matter experts? Then join us and let’s improve the wellbeing of millions, together.

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammate’s points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.