Work Flexibility: Field-based

The Associate Sales Representative – Sales (ASR) is responsible for the day to day work and overall performance supporting the Patient Care franchise with our Customers in the field.   The ASR will work closely with their Area Manager and Service counterparts to identify, develop and implement various strategic plans and programs to meet the organization's business objectives.  The ASR has oversight over the growth and retention of our Patient Care franchise both with existing Customers as well as support and engagement in the sales process for new Customers in coordination with the Strategic Sales Team and Regional Sales Teams.  The ASR will be expected to be a subject matter expert on the overall process of Assessments as well as best practices with the activities that will drive growth in collections within Patient Care franchise.  It will be important that this individual has an in depth understanding of the overall sales and collections process of all 3 franchises, serves as a single point of contact for our Regional Teams, is proactive with planning and scheduling and has the ability to support the sales process and customer facing interactions (as needed). This job will require a 4 year college degree. 

Essential duties & responsibilities:

Sales Function

Maintain routine communication with divisional teams (Sales Reps, Regional Managers, Strategic Sales Managers, Area Sales Directors, Service personnel etc) to gather and share information as part of overall responsibilitiesEducate and inform hospital stakeholders regarding the benefits of SSS products and services, thus increasing the volume of used devices collected and reprocessed devices ordered.Conduct “in-service” education with hospital stakeholders and cross-departmental healthcare facility staff across 24x7 shifts re: new programs, changes, updates, or customer concerns, thus promoting the benefits of reprocessed devices and driving higher collection volume and sales.Recommend solutions for customers and teammates on maximizing their reprocessing program based upon analysis of current customer practices and needs.Analyze customer usage of devices to maximize participation in Stryker’s reprocessing program and create action plan for increasing account participation and potential sale of new products and services.Assist with planning & execution of territory business plan based upon knowledge of existing and projected customer sales and reprocessing trends.Reinforce established relationships with all key decision makers at Customer levelIdentify and help coordinate new opportunities with Sales to build new business and protect existing business through coordinated sales and service efforts, improved agreements and contract compliance.Partner with Area Manager, Strategic Sales Management and Regional Managers to effectively execute on specific franchise strategy that is tied to reprocessing – both current and new CustomersProvide data, support and information (as needed) at IDN Quarterly Business Reviews for Patient CareDevelop and execute commercial strategy to grow collections within Patient Care through the use of data, performance trends and feedback from regional Sales and Service TeamsMonitor collection compliance, sell through and overall performance levels and evaluate results to make appropriate suggestions to target new business and grow market share.

Contract Implementation

Collaborate with Sales, Strat Sales and Service to optimize contract execution and enhance customer experience during the implementation process (as needed)

Problem Resolution

Take on assigned and on-demand tasks focused specifically on Patient Care collections and growthSingle point of contact (in conjunction with Sales) for Patient Care growth opportunities where guidance, coaching or strategic insight would be needed to best support our Customers

Training & Education

Coordination with Sales Enablement to understand the Patient Care products and portfolioThorough understanding of the process and best practices of AssessmentsAdhere to all corporate policies as published, as well as AdvaMed guidelines in interactions with customers.Manage travel expenses to fall within Regional budget expectations

Experience

4 year College degree requiredDemonstrates history of performance and achievementPreferred some level of selling or sales support experience within industryPreferred some level of experience in Hospital based landscape and culture
 

Role Qualifications

Must have excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment to prioritize effectivelyMust be able to work with clinical and business personnel, both internal and external to StrykerMust be able to analyze and resolve issues using independent judgmentMust be able to work well independently and without direct supervisionMust be able to review printed material and draw salient conclusionsMust be able to generate and explain detailed forecasts, guidelines, and procedures and execute on strategyMust be able to communicate concisely telephonically and via emailMust be able to use common office equipment (e.g., printer, cell phone, etc.)Required proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Other Skills

Excellent analytical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skillsHighly motivatedCollaborativeRegional management or other leadership experience

Travel Percentage: 50%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.