Sales Associate – Medical Device Sales

Location: Charleston, SC
Travel: Approximately 90%

 

Build your career in medical device sales with a global leader.

 

KARL STORZ is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Associate to support our growing presence in the Charleston, SC market. This is a high-visibility feeder role designed to develop top talent for future Sales Executive opportunities.

 

In this role, you will work independently while partnering closely with local Sales Executives and the broader sales organization to support trials, installations, and customer engagement activities across the region and, at times, nationally.

Key Responsibilities

 

Sales & Field Activities (Approximately 70%)

Support achievement of annual sales goals through product demonstrations, trials, and evaluations of capital equipment

Provide operating room case coverage in support of new and existing business

Participate in or lead product installations and in-servicing activities

Support single-use and capital sales initiatives through trial execution and case support

Effectively present and differentiate KARL STORZ products in compliance with product labeling

Establish and maintain strong, compliant relationships with physicians, nurses, sterile processing, materials management, and administrative staff

Conduct comprehensive account visits, supporting multiple departments and addressing service or repair needs

Prepare and provide sales quotes and service agreements

Collaborate with the local sales team to develop and execute compliant sales strategies

 

Customer Support & Product Expertise (Approximately 30%)

Train and educate customers on product use, care, and handling

Provide troubleshooting support in the operating room and other clinical environments

Support video, integration, and interface technologies

Assist with order status updates, pricing changes, promotions, and customer inquiries

Manage demonstration and evaluation equipment

Support product returns and service/repair coordination

Maintain up-to-date product knowledge through required training and field activities

 

What This Role Offers

A proven development path into Sales Executive roles

Extensive exposure to operating room environments and advanced medical technology

High visibility with sales leadership and cross-functional partners

Competitive base salary with bonus opportunity based on sales and activity goals

Experience supporting both local and national customer accounts

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of sales experience, preferably in medical devices, or 2+ years as a KARL STORZ Onsite Specialist

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Ability to travel up to 90% to hospitals, surgery centers, and customer sites

Ability to obtain and maintain hospital credentialing

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a sales team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Salesforce experience

Knowledge of operating room, biomedical, or central processing environments

Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding performance goals

Comfort working with advanced technology and medical products

Flexibility to relocate in the future for career growth

Physical & Travel Requirements

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment

Daily local travel with periodic national travel outside the assigned region

Valid driver’s license required

If you are looking for a role that combines sales development, clinical exposure, and long-term career growth, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join KARL STORZ in Charleston, SC.

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