About the role#
Stryker is hiring an Ortho Sales Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Carmel, Indiana. You will work on-site and participate in field-based activities, which may include up to 40% travel to support customer facilities.
What you'll do#
- Shadow Sales Representatives, Sales Associates, and Operations Team Members to learn about branch operations.
- Develop a project segment focused on creating a target account list or a marketing strategy.
- Receive coaching on selling skills, sales processes, and the use of medical instruments.
- Assist Team Member Drivers with the delivery of instrument kits to and from accounts.
- Work in the warehouse to assemble and break down instrument kits and prepare products for surgery.
- Collaborate with various teams on product-related tasks and support special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
- Must plan to remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Carmel, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site and field-based.
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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