About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in medical equipment sales and operations. You will work within the Ortho Sales branch in Houston, gaining exposure to the full scope of our sales processes and field operations. This is a full-time, paid summer position for 2027.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Sales Associates, Sales Representatives, and Operations Team Members to understand branch functions.
- Learn selling skills, sales processes, and instrument use techniques through coaching and mentorship.
- Develop a project segment focused on creating a target account list or a marketing strategy.
- Assist Team Member Drivers with the delivery of instrument kits to and from customer accounts.
- Work in the warehouse to assemble and break down instrument kits and prepare products for surgery.
- Collaborate with various teams on special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Engineering, or Operations Management.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site and field-based work.
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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