Sports Sales Associate

Assist with operating room case coverage by preparing implants, instruments, and equipment while ensuring products are organized, sterile, and available for scheduled procedures. Develop professional relationships with orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, nurses, surgical technicians, sterile processing departments, and hospital staff.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly and service-oriented Sales Associate to join our team!  Responsibilities include supporting Total Sports Sales in servicing assigned hospitals, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Responsibilities 

• Support Total Comprehensive Sports sales
• Assist with operating room case coverage by preparing implants, instruments, and equipment while ensuring products are organized, sterile, and available for scheduled procedures.
• Develop professional relationships with orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, nurses, surgical technicians, sterile processing departments, and hospital staff.
• Participate in customer visits, product demonstrations, surgeon education, and in-service training alongside senior sales representatives.
• Gain knowledge of hip and knee anatomy, joint replacement procedures, implant systems, and surgical techniques.
• Assist with inventory management, instrument logistics, case planning, product restocking, and loaner set coordination.
• Ensure implant and instrument availability while maintaining accurate inventory records and product accountability.
• Help identify customer needs and provide exceptional customer service before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Maintain compliance with hospital credentialing requirements, company policies, HIPAA regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in sales meetings, product training, cadaver labs, trade shows, and continuing education opportunities.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn through mentorship, coaching, and ongoing technical education.
• Develop the knowledge, clinical expertise, and business skills necessary to advance into an independent Total Joint Sales Representative role.
• Assist with special projects and other territory responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to lift and transport instrument trays and surgical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of professional work experience in sales, healthcare, athletics, customer service, clinical support, or a related field required
• Previous orthopedic or medical device experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operating room environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends based on surgical schedules.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory on a daily basis.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on operating room schedules.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport surgical instrument trays and implants weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet all hospital vendor credentialing requirements 

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Early in their professional career and eager to learn.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Competitive with a strong desire to succeed.
• Dependable, organized, and accountable.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure operating room environments.
• Passionate about orthopedic surgery and improving patient outcomes.
• Interested in building a long-term career with Arthrex San Antonio.