Sales Associate I -UE Sports Specialization Program

Zimmer Biomet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking high-potential candidates for the UE & Shoulder Sales Associate Program, designed to develop future leaders in medical device sales. You will be hired through a centralized recruiting team and participate in structured training to build clinical, technical and commercial skills for field success.

As a Sales Associate, you will cover an assigned territory, travel as needed, and work with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience and establish strong surgeon

Qualifications

• 0–2 years sales or sales service experience in medical device or surgical fields.
• Associates degree or medical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to relocate and travel within the territory or nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with surgeons and clinical teams across procedures.
• Uses product knowledge during procedures to inform and assist OR staff.
• Coordinates case scheduling and ensures implants/instruments are ready.
• Manages inventory and billing alignment post-procedure.
• Reports competitor and customer activity to the field team.
• Supports team with knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provides after-hours case coverage and travel within the territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to relocate/travel

Education

Associates degree

Job description

What You Can Expect

This position is part of our UE & Shoulder Sales Associate Program, designed to identify and develop high-potential talent for a career in medical device sales. Selected candidates will be hired through a centralized recruiting team, participate in structure and on-the-job training, and build the clinical, technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in the field. Sales Associates will be placed within an assigned sales territory, where they will work alongside experienced sales professionals and gain hands‑on experience.

This position will utilize communication skills, knowledge of Zimmer Biomet products, and in‑person meetings to assist current customers and secure potential customers. This position is responsible for maintaining expert knowledge of the Zimmer Biomet portfolio in order to consult on surgical procedures. This position reports to the RSD, RSM or Sales Team Leader within a defined territory or region.

Willingness to relocate within your territory or nationwide is preferred for this US wide program.

How You'll Create Impact

• Builds strong relationships with key surgeons and continue to build knowledge and expertise to cover main products segment procedures with clinical proficiency.
• During procedures, uses product knowledge to solve problems and inform surgeons and OR staff on the proper use and maintenance of Zimmer Biomet products.
• Coordinates surgery schedule including templating for cases based on expertise and product knowledge.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures all implants and instruments are in place prior to case.
• Requests implants and instruments necessary to cover designated surgeries through SMS.
• Post procedure, ensures all Zimmer Biomet products used are properly accounted for billing and inventory replenishment.
• Reports on competitor and customer activities in the field.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and SOPs regarding the interaction with HCP (Health Care Professionals), product handling and complaints, expense reporting, sales activities and training.
• Supports Zimmer Biomet sales by sharing knowledge, ideas and references.
• Develops relationships with internal support personnel.
• Provides after hour and/or evening case coverage and add on case coverage for team and/or territory. Includes weekend and on-call case coverage and add on case coverage for team and/or territory.
• Collaborate with and provide sales support for team and/or territory, which includes the transportation of Zimmer Biomet instruments and implants for day, evening, add on or weekend cases

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Must be mobile and willing to travel.
• Willing and capable of carrying weights up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential to the job.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and on time, paying close attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form in English.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Your Background

• Minimum of 0-2 year’s sales or sales service experience in medical device, surgical.
• Minimum of an Associates degree, medical certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 with an added bonus target

Physical Requirements

• Up to 25%:Bending
• Upto 25%:Lifting up to 50 pounds
• 25-50%:Standing
• 25-50%:Walking

Travel Expectations

• Up to 50%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability