Sales Associate

Align Technology; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Sales Associate for their Morrisville office. This full-time position includes a comprehensive training program focused on developing sales skills and product knowledge. Candidates must complete a bachelor's degree, be willing to relocate to Raleigh for training, and demonstrate a passion for sales and customer service. Successful applicants will manage accounts and secure new business while exemplifying the company's values of agility, customer focus, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree required at time of start.
• Willingness to relocate for training and post-training roles.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive training and immersion program.
• Promote Align's product portfolio to customers.
• Secure new business and manage existing accounts.
• Provide temporary field sales coverage in assigned territories.
• Participate in sales and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Sales passion

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical-thinking skills

Education

Completed bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Sales

Location

US-North Carolina-Raleigh

Description

Sales Associate

This position is ideal for someone looking to enter the medical device sales profession as a Sales Associate at Align Technology. The sales associate program is a full-time, paid position that offers an accelerated development track to a career in field sales. This includes formal and on-the-job training with certification milestones, field co-travel observations, sales-based projects, minimum of one field coverage assignment, plus additional steps and assignments as needed.

The program is based at our Morrisville, NC office. Those participating must relocate to Raleigh/Durham area for the duration (up to 12 months). Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for one of our Associate Territory Manager positions. You are expected to relocate to that area within the United States once you successfully land your role.

Role expectations

• Complete a comprehensive training and immersion program within the 12-month timeframe
• Complete and pass applied knowledge and skills certifications
• Proactively own individual development and actively participate in all program activities
• Actively connect with customers virtually to promote Align's product portfolio
• Secure new business and manage existing select business accounts in the market while developing the skills and tools needed to transition from program to sales position successfully
• Work closely with the sales management team and benefit from their experience, ongoing coaching, assessment, and support
• Participate in sales and marketing related initiatives as needed
• Provide temporary field sales coverage in assigned territories (minimum of one)
• Relocate to another US market after completing the program; Must be in good standing and meet program criteria to apply for Associate Territory Manager positions
• Exemplify Align's values (Agility, Customer, Accountability)

What we're looking for

• Completed bachelor's degree required at time of start
• Willingness and ability to move to Raleigh, NC, for an approximately 12-month training program required
• Willingness and ability to relocate to another territory in the US post-training program required
• Attention to detail with high customer service standards
• A passion for sales with a drive for accelerated growth in professional medical device sales
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong communication, effective problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient: We are a fast-moving company with much room for growth!

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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.