Foot & Ankle Sales Associate

Stryker

. Partner with Sales Representatives to learn the medical device industry and contribute to Foot & Ankle business growth in the assigned territory .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the medical device industry, particularly in Foot & Ankle products, with a strong focus on customer education, sales strategy execution, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and manage surgical case support effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Device Industry KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementSurgical Case SupportRegulatory Compliance AdherenceSales Strategy Execution

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Hard Skills

Product EducationInventory ManagementSales PlanningCustomer ServiceOrder Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem ResolutionRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate’s DegreeMedical Certification

Industry Keywords

Foot & Ankle ProductsAdvaMed PrinciplesSurgical CasesField-Based WorkCOVID-19 Vaccination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales Representatives to learn the medical device industry and contribute to Foot & Ankle business growth in the assigned territory
Cover surgical cases and ensure products are available for surgeon use
Instruct surgeons on product use and functionality
Educate doctors, nurses, and staff on Stryker products, updates, portfolio changes, and educational programs
Contact customers to identify sales opportunities, provide customer service, and develop relationships
Identify prospect needs and develop appropriate responses
Tailor promotional messages, advise on product selection, answer functionality questions, and differentiate Stryker products from competitors
Perform field calls within assigned accounts and territory
Assist with sales plans, marketing strategies, and achievement of business targets
Serve as primary backup contact for Sales Representatives
Assist with account problem resolution
Manage inventory and build appropriate product sets
Acquire and process customer purchase orders for invoicing
Market Foot & Ankle products and monitor industry, customer, and competitive trends
Attend sales and professional association meetings outside regular business hours
Maintain confidentiality, ethical conduct, compliance, and adherence to applicable laws and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree; OR
Associate’s degree or Medical Certification (i.e. CST, PT, CPT, etc.) plus at least 2 years of professional and/or related experience; OR
High School Diploma plus at least 4 years of professional and/or related experience; OR
4+ years of active duty military service
Ability to travel 20%
Adherence to regulatory compliance, AdvaMed principles, applicable laws and company policies
Field-based work involving customer accounts and surgical cases
COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on customer requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission and/or bonuses may be available
Benefits
Professional training in sales skills and products