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, a Confidential Client in the orthopedic medical device industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This entry-level field sales role supports a Confidential Client in the orthopedic medical device industry. The Entry Level Trauma Specialist will learn technical product knowledge, support surgeons and OR staff during procedures, and help drive territory growth across the Mundelein / Chicagoland area. This is a full-time, field-based sales role that requires frequent travel to hospitals and surgical centers and regular time spent in operating rooms.

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What you’ll do

• Represent a Confidential Client and its orthopedic trauma product portfolio in the assigned territory.
• Support surgeons and OR teams during procedures — provide technical product knowledge and case support.
• Meet and exceed territory sales goals and quotas.
• Build and maintain relationships with surgeons, purchasing personnel, and clinical staff.
• Communicate product updates, training opportunities, and educational programs to customers.
• Identify new prospects, execute sales plans, and support new product introductions.
• Collect competitive and market intelligence to inform territory strategy.
• Attend trainings, labs, industry meetings and trade shows.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state/local regulations and internal policies.
• Regularly lift surgical kits and equipment (ability to lift up to ~55 lbs).

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What we’re looking for (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years of sales experience; prior healthcare or medical device exposure preferred.
• Comfortable working in operating room environments and interacting with surgical teams.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel within the territory is required.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and time-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology (orthopedics preferred).
• Ability to manage inventory, support case logistics, and maintain accurate records.

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Preferred skills

• Early-career candidates with demonstrated ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Experience or interest in orthopedic/sports medicine markets.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and able to follow structured training and mentoring.
• Professional presence in surgical settings and commitment to patient privacy and compliance.

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Compensation & benefits

• Estimated base pay: $73,270 per year (estimated).
• Health insurance, dental, vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Ongoing training, labs, and career growth opportunities.

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Recruiter note

Careertakes is managing this search on behalf of a Confidential Client in the orthopedic medical device industry. We screen candidates for cultural fit and technical aptitude and pass qualified applicants to the Confidential Client for final review. Careertakes follows fair hiring practices and supports candidate confidentiality.

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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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