Sports Medicine Associate Sales Representative (Kansas City, MO /Tapeka, KS)

Responsibilities: Work as part of the Sports Medicine Sales Team within an assigned territory and hospital accounts. Assist in clinical case coverage in the operating room, secure inventory for those cases, observe, and consult the surgical team on Smith+Neu instrumentation and implants. Complete logistical requirements associated with surgical cases. Collaborate with Sales Reps, orthopedic surgeons, hospital and OR staff, administrators, and clinicians. Assimilate and learn a high level of technical information related to surgery and procedures. Develop a territory business plan to generate revenue and meet or exceed quota.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum two years sales experience in the medical device industry. Preferred experience in the healthcare industry, specifically selling orthopedic products. Proven track record selling/converting business at the surgeon or hospital level. Experience leading or mentoring team members and new sales representatives.

Key Attributes: Self‑motivated salespeople committed to driving the business forward by taking strategic responsibility for your area. Results‑driven champions passionate about forming relationships to increase sales revenue and impact patient outcomes. Resourceful consultants working relentlessly to become proficient in Sports Medicine surgical procedures. Collaborative and dedicated teammates committed to partnering with all Smith+Neu Reconstruction and Sports Medicine counterparts in the region.

Travel Requirements: Within designated sales territory with 2–4 overnight stays per month and infrequent national travel for events and conferences. Credentialing & Compliance All field sales professionals are required to complete the credentialing process and comply with the requirements of the facilities they support, including any established vaccine protocols.

Benefits: Inclusion and Belonging – Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).Your Future: 401K matching program, 401K Plus program, discounted stock options, tuition reimbursement. Work/Life Balance: Flexible personal/vacation time off, paid holidays, flex holidays, paid community service day. Your Well‑being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account (employer contribution of $500+ annually), employee assistance program, parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance program. Training: hands‑on, team‑customized, mentorship. Extra perks: discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more. Smith+Neu provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.