JR Sales Associate - San Jose, CA

Stryker; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Joint Replacement Sales Associate in the San Jose area to join a dynamic sales team. You will assist top sales professionals, promote Stryker products, conduct in-OR and office product evaluations, and help drive territory growth while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role involves on-call shifts, training, and the opportunity to advance in sales with coaching from experienced managers. Strong communication and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher acceptable.
• Associate’s degree or medical certification with minimum 2 years related experience.
• High School Diploma with minimum 4 years related experience.
• Minimum 4 years of active-duty military service.

Responsibilities

• Assist confident, competitive and results oriented salespeople in promoting and selling Stryker products.
• Conduct product evaluations in Operating Room (OR) and office settings.
• Assist with business development activities, track territory progress and communicate effectively with Sales Representatives.
• Solve product problems onsite and educate medical staff.
• Provide exceptional service to customers.
• Maintain sample inventory with strong time management.
• Build lasting client relationships with key stakeholders.
• Learn or hone selling skills through coaching by Joint Replacement Sales Representatives and Managers.
• On-call duties in evenings, weekends, and holidays as territory needs dictate.
• Complete required trainings and certifications to maintain product expertise.

Skills

Team leadership

B2B sales experience

Sales internship

Collegiate leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree or Medical Certification

High School Diploma

Active-duty military service

Job description

As a Joint Replacement Sales Associate, you work as part of a sales team learning and honing your sales skills. You support the marketing and sales of Stryker products by covering cases and performing evaluations in both surgical and office environments. You monitor territory development and maintain clear communication with the sales team. Our mission-driven Sales Associates will be a part of delivering outstanding customer service by assisting the Sales Representative to surpass sales targets and performance benchmarks.

What you will do:

• Assist confident, competitive and results oriented salespeople in promoting and selling Stryker products.

• Conduct product evaluations in Operating Room (OR) and office settings.

• Assist with business development activities, track territory progress and communicate effectively with Sales Representatives.

• Solve product problems onsite and educate medical staff.

• Provide exceptional service to customers.

• Maintain sample inventory with strong time management.

• Build lasting client relationships with key stakeholders.

• Learn or hone selling skills and process through coaching/mentoring support from Joint Replacement Sales Representatives and Managers.

• On-call duties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as determined by territory needs, to address urgent technical needs and ensure continuous customer support.

• Complete required trainings and certifications to maintain product expertise and readiness.

What you need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR

• Associate’s Degree OR Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT etc.) AND minimum 2 years of related experience

• High School Diploma AND minimum 4 years of related experience

• Minimum 4 years of active-duty military service

Preferred:

• Medical related fields or B2B sales experience

• Demonstrated team leadership experience

• Sales or marketing internship

• Collegiate extracurricular experience (e.g., student-athletes, student government, fraternity/sorority leadership, etc.) demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and leadership

Additional information:

• This position requires the handling of instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or other bodily fluids. In compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Stryker will provide a safe working environment for all employees.

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Fluency in written and spoken English required

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

$73,000 – $85,000 and may be eligible to earn commission and/or bonuses + benefits.