Associate Sales Representative-Philadelphia, PA
The Associate Sales Representative supports sales efforts for Confidential Client's surgical products within assigned regions, focusing on developing and expanding sales in the operating room business unit. This role involves engaging with surgeons and healthcare professionals to communicate product benefits, executing sales plans to meet targets, completing rigorous product and clinical training, and maintaining compliance with healthcare protocols. The position requires up to 50% travel and emphasizes building strong customer relationships to satisfy needs and achieve sales goals.
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, Healthcare & Nursing (fertility and women’s healthcare).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Sales Representative to support surgical and OR-focused sales across the assigned territory. This is an entry-level, full-time, remote-capable role with regular travel in the assigned region and responsibility for supporting Certified Surgical Sales Representatives and independent manufacturers’ representatives.
What You’ll Do
- Support the sales efforts for the OR Business Unit across existing and new accounts in your region.
- Make regular sales calls to surgeons (various specialties), OR management, nursing staff, supply chain, and administration to communicate product benefits.
- Execute territory sales plans and activities to meet sales goals and objectives assigned by Senior Management and your Regional Manager.
- Compile and submit weekly and monthly sales and activity reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Complete required product and clinical training, pass interim and final evaluations, and maintain competency in product assembly, use, clinical application, and maintenance.
- Train and communicate with physician, nursing, and sterile processing staff on proper product use and maintenance as required.
- Maintain up-to-date certifications (Operating Room Protocol for Health Care Representatives, Bloodborne Pathogens exposure training, HIPAA as applicable) and any medical documentation required by customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Entry-level: 0–2 years documented sales experience preferred, ideally within hospital/OR environments or clinical experience in Labor & Delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to grow sales (academic or professional examples accepted).
- Able to travel approximately 50% of the time.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Satisfactory business and personal references.
- Ability to maintain required medical documentation and health profile per customer/contract requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $50,000–$60,000 per year (required disclosure).
- Total earnings potential up to $101,000 at target (includes incentive/commission).
- Full benefits package may include medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, holidays), and other perks (actual benefits depend on the Confidential Client’s plan).
Location & Work Model
- Remote-capable / TELECOMMUTE with responsibilities across an assigned territory (Philadelphia, PA region).
- Applicant must be authorized to work and reside in the United States (role requires US-based coverage).
Why Join
- Work with a market-focused healthcare team supporting clinically relevant medical devices and solutions.
- Hands-on training and structured development to grow into a full Certified Surgical Sales Representative role.
- Entry-level opportunity with clear performance metrics and commission upside.
Additional Information
- Confidential Client is committed to safe, compliant operations; employees must meet applicable customer-required health documentation and training standards.
- Agencies: Confidential Client only accepts candidates from authorized search firms under contract — unsolicited agency submissions will not be considered.
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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