Sales Associate, Trauma – Orthopaedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sales Associate providing customer support and maintaining surgeon relationships in the Orthopaedics field. Working in Washington DC territory to assist surgical procedures and promote product utilization.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical and product knowledge to effectively support surgeons in operating room environments while achieving sales objectives and maintaining key account relationships. Exhibits excellent interpersonal communication and strategic thinking skills to influence and negotiate within the healthcare market.

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Clinical SupportSales LogisticsSurgical Instruments KnowledgeInterpersonal CommunicationProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Product KnowledgeSales Goals AttainmentOperating Room AssistanceMarket Share ObjectivesClinical Procedures Knowledge

Soft Skills

NegotiationInfluencingStrategic ThinkingBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate DegreeMedical Certification (CST, PT)

Industry Keywords

Customer SupportSurgeon RelationshipsHealthcare MarketTravel RequirementsOperating Room Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and customer support in hospitals and procedures
Ensure customer service, sales logistics, and product knowledge of highest order/level
Support sales objectives and maintain/manage surgeon and account relationships within a geographic territory
Assist in the attainment of established sales goals including market share objectives in prescribed territory
Guide and assist surgeons in the operating room through their clinical and product knowledge
Use product knowledge to present, demonstrate, and ensure proper utilization of products
Share key customer, procedural and marketplace insights with other sales, clinical, and marketing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree or Medical Certification (CST, PT, etc.) + minimum of 2 years of professional and/or related experience or Minimum of 4 years of professional and/or related experience or Recently transitioned from Active Military Duty
The ability to work in a lab/operating room environment
A valid driver's license issued in the United States
The ability to travel which may include weekend and/or overnight travel
Residence in or willingness to relocate to the posted territory
Strong interpersonal communication, negotiation, influencing, strategic thinking, problem solving, and business acumen skills required
Strong technical product knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, protocols and solutions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Diversity and dignity recognition of employees
Comprehensive orthopedics portfolio
Clinical and customer support in hospitals and procedures