Trauma Associate Sales Representative (Minneapolis)

Smith+Nephew; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Flex timeOff

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Smith+Nephew's Trauma Orthopaedics sales team in Minneapolis seeks an Associate Sales Representative. You will support hospital accounts, assist in scheduling operative cases, and ensure instrument and implant availability for procedures.

The role emphasizes building relationships with surgeons and staff, learning the trauma portfolio through structured training, and developing a territory plan to meet or exceed quotas with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated sales professional who can work in a territory and meet quotas.
• Ability to build rapport with surgeons, hospital staff and KOLs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support the sales team.
• Technical learning of orthopaedic trauma products through structured training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling operative cases and securing inventory.
• Observe and consult the surgical team on Smith+Nephew instrumentation and implants.
• Complete all logistical requirements for cases and learn technical information related to procedures.
• Develop an effective territory business plan to generate revenue and meet quotas.

Skills

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Associate Sales Representative – Trauma (Minneapolis)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+ N e phew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Do you have a passion for having a real impact on people's health and well‑being? Are you bold and driven, striving to exceed quotas and be at the top of the rankings, year over year? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our Orthopaedics‑Trauma team.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Trauma Sales Team, the ASR will work within an assigned territory and hospital accounts. The ASR will assist in scheduling operative cases, securing inventory, observing and consulting the surgical team on Smith‑N e phew instrumentation and implants, and completing the logistical requirements associated with those cases. The position requires the ability to assimilate and learn a high level of technical information as it relates to surgery and procedures.

What will you need to be successful?

The foundation of your success relies on becoming a technical expert in the Orthopaedic Trauma portfolio through structured training and assessment while building rapport with the sales reps and leadership in the territory and region. Your ability to build positive relationships with surgeons, key opinion leaders (KOLs), hospital staff, and your co‑workers will enhance access to customers and provide data‑driven, trusted solutions. Collaborating with teammates, you will develop an effective territory business plan to generate revenue and meet or exceed your quota. The role requires professionals to be team‑oriented, highly attentive to detail, and flexible to work unconventional hours to best support the sales force and customers.

Core Attributes

• Self‑motivated salespeople committed to driving the business forward by taking strategic responsibility for your area, working with customers to deliver the best solutions for patients.
• Results‑driven champions passionate about forming relationships to increase sales revenue within the territory and impact patient outcomes.
• Resourceful consultants who work relentlessly to become proficient in joint reconstruction and provide first‑class technical support to ensure product availability meets customer and patient needs.
• Collaborative and dedicated teammates committed to partnering with all Smith+ N e phew Reconstruction and Sports Medicine counterparts in the region to discover sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred minimum of two years of professional sales experience.
• A valid driver’s license applicable to current residence to facilitate travel requirements of the position.

Travel Requirements

Within the designated sales territory with 2–4 overnight stays per month. Infrequent national travel for events and conferences.

Credentialing

All field sales professionals who are required to gain entry into healthcare facilities to perform the basic remit of their role must successfully complete the credentialing process and comply with the requirements of those facilities, which can include adherence to any established vaccine protocols.

Benefits

• Inclusion and belonging – committed to welcoming, celebrating, and thriving on inclusion. Learn more about employee inclusion groups on our website.
• Your future: 401(k) matching program, 401(k) plus program, discounted stock options, tuition reimbursement.
• Work/life balance: flexible personal/vacation time off, paid holidays, flex holidays, paid community service day.
• Your wellbeing: medical, dental, vision, health savings account (employer contribution of $500+ annually), employee assistance program, parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance program.
• Training: hands‑on, team‑customized, mentorship.
• Extra perks: discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more.

Compensation

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $65,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for bonus and incentives based on set targets. The bonus earned will depend on the candidate’s performance in the role. We provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays annually, 8 hours of volunteer time, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Smith+ N e phew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.