Work Flexibility: Field-basedThis ASR will be supporting the Neurosurgical business unit where needed throughout the United States. It is preferred that this person would live near an airport as the position requires 95% overnight travel.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide coverage for Leaves of Absences, typically 4 weeks or longer (can be up to or exceed 3 consecutive months), for Sales Representatives in the regionWorks directly with Sales Representatives within a region to help aid with the planning, directing and coordination of selling, marketing and portion of Stryker products, when not covering for Stryker employees on leaves of absence or supporting other business coverage needs Educate and informs doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel as to the proper use and maintenance of Stryker products, product functionality and updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programsPromotes Stryker products to doctors, nurses, and appropriate staff personnel while providing excellent customer service and developing the customer relationshipFollowing extensive product training, the employee must be able to tailor Stryker’s promotional message based upon knowledge of the customer, advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish Stryker products from those of Stryker’s competitorsMay direct product evaluations in OR and office settingsMay assist in the preparation and operation of trade shows, conventions, and/or clinical meetingsKeeps sales representative informed of territory progress on a regular basisSolves product problems for customers in an expeditious fashionMay assist in the training and development of sales personnelMust understand and adhere to all OR and pertinent OSHA guidelines when conducting a product evaluationMust exhibit a base understanding of computers for best utilization of Stryker SIS programMust adhere rigidly to all GMP policies and procedures as stipulated by the FDA18-month commitment to the role to allow for coverage and consistency Education & Special Trainings:Bachelor’s Degree requiredQualifications & Experience:2+ years of proven work experience, medical related fields preferred Prior sales or marketing experience preferred Must be able to readily solve customer complaints and questionsMust have command of all products sold or marketed by the business unit, including functionality, features, and factors that differentiate Stryker products from its competitors’ products, and be able to disseminate this knowledge to the customerMust be able to analyze territory market potential prioritize call patterns accordinglyPercent of Travel:95% overnight; must be able to drive automobileMental Requirements:Exercise discretion and independence when applying professional expertise.Must be able to manage time, projects, stress and conflict.Must possess strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication.Must be able to bring tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.Must have the ability to prioritize work and keep detailed and confidential records.Must be able to communicate / present to large groups of people.Must possess unwavering ethics & integrity in a competitive and demanding work environmentBlood Borne Pathogen:Category A PositionLearn more about the Neurosurgical Products: https://neurosurgical.stryker.com/products/ United States of America Pay Ranges:USN: $70,000 USD AnnualUS5: $73,500 USD AnnualUS10: $77,000 USD AnnualUS15: $80,500 USD AnnualUS20: $84,000 USD AnnualUS30: $91,000 USD AnnualView the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.May be eligible to earn a bonus + benefits. You will also be eligible for a weekly rate when you are deployed to cover a Leave of Absence. Travel Percentage: 90%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination as an essential function of their role.