Medical Sales Associate

Metric Bio; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Bio seeks an entry-level Medical Sales Associate to cover the South Bend, IN and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI territory. The role includes hands-on training in the field and OR, with a clear path to ownership as competencies grow, reporting to the District Sales Manager.

The position focuses on building product knowledge, prospecting, and developing relationships with physicians and clinical staff while representing the company professionally at territory events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience may substitute for the degree.
• Valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance per policy.
• Ability to travel ~50% of the time.
• Demonstrated success in a previous sales role with strong performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports the DSM with case coverage, account servicing, and lead follow-up across the territory.
• Shadows OR cases and clinical work to build foundational product and programming knowledge.
• Assists in prospecting and identifying new business opportunities within the territory.
• Helps build and maintain relationships with physicians, decision makers, and clinical staff.
• Represents the company professionally at territory events, with patient outcomes held in the highest regard.

Skills

Sales performance

Communication

Empathy

Coachability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Medical Sales Associate is a once in a lifetime entry-level, developmental role across an active territory covering South Bend, IN, and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI.

This role is built for high-performing individuals - including former collegiate (D1) athletes - who bring a proven track record of competitiveness, coachability, and discipline, but may not yet have direct medical device or clinical sales experience.

The Associate will receive structured, hands‑on training in the field and in the OR, with a defined path toward full territory ownership as competency and results are demonstrated.

This position reports directly to the District Sales Manager (DSM).

Essential Functions

• Supports the DSM with case coverage, account servicing, and lead follow‑up across the territory
• Shadows OR cases and clinical work to build foundational product and programming knowledge
• Assists in prospecting and identifying new business opportunities within the territory
• Helps build and maintain relationships with physicians, decision makers, and clinical staff
• Represents the company professionally at territory events, with patient outcomes held in the highest regard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record per company policy, and active vehicle insurance policy.
• Adheres to company policies and conducts all business in an ethical manner.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, dependent on territory geography.
• Demonstrated success in a previous sales role, indicating a high level of sales performance.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily work routine to meet region requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses high empathy and compassion for patients.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.