Associate Sales Representative - Medical Device Sales - 16
The Associate Sales Representative role is an entry-level medical device sales position designed for early-career professionals with 1-2 years of relevant sales experience. The role involves partnering with senior sales staff to develop physician and healthcare provider relationships, support clinical customers, and grow business within an assigned territory. This position offers structured training, mentorship, and a clear career path toward becoming a Territory Manager, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative healthcare technologies.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Healthcare / Medical Devices).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Sales Representative to begin a career in medical device and healthcare technology sales. This entry-level field role is ideal for early-career sales professionals (1–2 years experience) who are coachable, competitive, and committed to building relationships with clinical customers. The position is based in Florin, CA and includes structured training, mentorship, and a defined path to a full Territory Manager role.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with senior Territory Managers to grow business across an assigned territory
- Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, primary care providers, nurses, office managers, and clinical staff
- Support and target healthcare accounts while identifying expansion opportunities
- Educate healthcare providers on diagnostic and clinical technologies
- Drive product awareness, utilization, and customer engagement
- Execute territory business plans and track progress toward goals
- Learn reimbursement, healthcare economics, and clinical workflows
- Deliver excellent customer service and act as a trusted resource for customers
- Maintain accurate territory activity and sales reporting
- Consistently work to achieve and exceed sales targets
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1–2 years experience in one or more of the following:
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Medical Device Sales
- B2B Outside Sales
- Healthcare Sales
- Business Development / Account Management
- Clinical Sales or Inside Sales with outside customer interaction
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 25–50% within the territory (including 1–2 overnight stays per week)
The Ideal Candidate
- Competitive and results-oriented
- Coachable and eager to learn
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Curious, resilient, and adaptable
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
- Passionate about improving patient outcomes
- Interested in long-term career progression into Territory Manager roles
What You’ll Gain
- Industry-leading sales training and paid training programs
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced Territory Managers
- Hands-on field selling experience and exposure to clinical environments
- A clear career path into a Territory Manager role
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Experience selling healthcare technology that impacts patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $90,000 per year
- Performance-based quarterly commission opportunities
- Mileage and T&E reimbursement
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid training and career development support
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
You’ll be in the field building meaningful, long-term relationships with healthcare providers while representing innovative healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes. This role offers daily learning, growth, and a rewarding career path in a fast-growing healthcare sector.
Legal & Applicant Notes
- Confidential Client and Careertakes are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on any protected basis.
- Automated notetaking tools may be used during interview processes; transcripts may be created.
- Colorado Applicants: You may redact or remove age-identifying information (age, date of birth, dates of school attendance/graduation) from submitted materials without penalty.
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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