Associate Clinical Sales Specialist
The Associate Clinical Sales Specialist supports the clinical adoption and utilization of the DEXTER robotic surgical system by providing hands-on clinical support, training, and customer service within an assigned territory. This entry-level role involves working closely with surgeons, hospital staff, and the commercial team to ensure effective system use, drive procedure growth, and facilitate market development through events and demonstrations.
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Confidential Client is seeking entry-level, field-based talent to join their clinical team supporting a robotic surgical system. This Associate Clinical Sales Specialist role is based in Buffalo, NY and is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with limited professional experience who want to build a career in medical devices, clinical support, and surgical robotics. The role combines on-site clinical support, training, and commercial responsibilities to grow procedure utilization and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on clinical support for the robotic surgical system across assigned Buffalo, NY-area facilities.
- Support surgeons and OR staff before, during, and after procedures to ensure safe, effective system use.
- Assist with delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover of systems in collaboration with hospital BioMed/engineering teams.
- Train Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) and OR staff on reprocessing and instrument handling.
- Deliver clinical training and onboarding sessions for surgeons, nurses, and OR teams.
- Track procedure activity, maintain accurate records, and support utilization targets.
- Support product demos, customer events, and clinical education activities.
- Represent Confidential Client at industry events and maintain an active field presence as needed.
Who You Are / Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 0–2 years professional experience; recent college graduates encouraged to apply.
- Relevant experience in healthcare, medical devices, sales, athletics, customer service, or leadership is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong interest in healthcare, technology, and medical devices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to quickly learn technical and clinical concepts.
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working in hospital and operating room environments.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, occasional evenings, and variable hours tied to surgical schedules.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to customer sites.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year (range provided by the employer).
- Full-time position.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits included.
- Structured training and a clear development path toward Clinical Sales Specialist responsibilities.
Location & Work Type
- Buffalo, NY (field-based, travel within assigned territory required)
- Employment type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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