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Location: Tidewater, VA
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
What will you be doing?
Do you want to work for a purposeful company that enables others to live a #LifeUnlimited? As a Full Line Associate Sales Representative, you will be responsible for supporting the Trauma, Reconstruction, and Extremities Sales team within an assigned territory with installations, troubleshooting and maintenance, demo inventory setup and customer in-service. Other responsibilities may include transporting customer inventory between accounts and covering surgical cases for sales reps within certain accounts. You will study technical information and surgical procedures in our Orthopaedics product portfolio specializing in solutions for internal and external fixation to restore the function of the injured body part(s) quickly and effectively.
The territory you will support will manage a 24/7 call rotation within the team.
What will you need to be successful?
The foundation of your success relies on your technical expertise in the Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics portfolio as well as your ability to build positive relationships with surgeons and hospital personnel while assisting and training them on the proper use and care of product equipment. You will support the Sales Representative to generate revenue and meet/exceed the territory’s quota.
Self-motivated salespeople who can assimilate and learn a high level of technical information as it relates to Trauma, Reconstruction, and Sports Medicine Orthopaedic surgery while supporting customers and delivering the best solutions for our patients!
Results-driven champions who are passionate about forming relationships to increase sales revenue within the territory and impact patient outcomes!
Resourceful consultants who will work relentlessly to become proficient in the Smith and Nephew orthopaedic products. Our salespeople provide first-class technical support to ensure that product availability meets customer and patient needs.
Collaborative and dedicated teammates committed to partnering with all Smith+Nephew Sales Representatives to support a 24/7 on call schedule within the territory
What will you need?
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum (2) two years sales experience
Preferred experience in the healthcare industry, specifically selling orthopedic products or as an EMS/Paramedic
Proven track record selling/converting business at the surgeon or hospital level preferred.
Experience leading/mentoring team members
Travel Requirements: within designated sales territory with 2-4 overnights a month. Infrequent national travel for events and conferences
All field sales professionals that are required to gain entry into healthcare facilities to perform the basic remit of their role, must successfully complete our credentialling process, which often includes COVID 19 vaccine management.
You.Unlimited.
This is where you belong.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Other reasons why you will love it here!
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k 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!
The anticipated base compensation for this position is $65,000 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for quarterly bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
Smith+Nephew 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years sales experience
- Technical expertise in Smith+Nephew orthopaedics product portfolio
- Ability to build relationships with surgeons and hospital personnel and provide training/in-service
- Ability to support a 24/7 on-call rotation within the territory
- Travel within designated sales territory with 2-4 overnights per month; infrequent national travel
- Successful completion of credentialing process (often includes COVID-19 vaccine management)
- Experience in healthcare industry, specifically selling orthopedic products or as an EMS/Paramedic
- Proven track record selling/converting business at the surgeon or hospital level
- Experience leading/mentoring team members
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
