About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on introduction to medical technology sales within our Orthopaedics division. You will work directly with our sales and operations teams in Cincinnati during the summer of 2027. This position requires a full-time commitment and involves significant field-based activity.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Sales Associates, Sales Representatives, and Operations Team Members to gain insight into branch operations.
- Learn selling skills, processes, and instrument use techniques through direct coaching and mentorship.
- Prepare a project segment that develops a target account list or a marketing strategy.
- Assist the warehouse team in assembling and breaking down instrument kits and preparing products for surgery.
- Support Sales and Field Operations teams with assigned special projects.
- Assist team members with the delivery of kits to and from customer accounts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, or Communications.
- Status as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership and business acumen skills.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site and field-based.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- This is a paid position.
About Stryker
Stryker is a medical equipment manufacturer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company produces medical devices and surgical instruments for the MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics sectors. It operates globally with over 53,000 employees and maintains more than 44 manufacturing and research facilities. Stryker reported 2024 sales of 22.6 billion dollars.
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