Sales Associate - Ohio/Pittsburgh

Candidates should reside in Pittsburgh, Columbus, or Cleveland

Make your next step a big one! We're hiring a Sales Associate in our Antiseptics division!

We're hiring a Sales Associate to contribute to the continued growth and success of our Antiseptics Portfolio. Based in Pittsburgh, Columbus, or Cleveland, this is an entry-level medical sales role designed to provide 18-24 months of immersive field training and hands-on experience alongside experienced sales professionals across a multi-state region.

You'll be part of a close-knit, highly collaborative sales team that believes success is a shared effort. In this role, the Sales Associate will support Territory Sales Representatives across a large multistate region while learning the business through field exposure, mentorship, and real-world training. This team is known for stepping in to support one another and helping new associates quickly build confidence and capability in the role.

Upon successful completion of the program, Sales Associates are well prepared to transition into a Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role or advance to the next stage of their career within the organization.

(Relocation within the US may be required for promotion.)

Role Overview:

• Cultivating new and existing customer relationships, providing them with insights into product features, distinctions, and optimal utilization.
• While working to support the region's Territory Sales reps, you'll serve as the face of Molnlycke during sales calls and actively contribute to achieving sales goals set by the Regional Sales Team.
• Performing administrative duties such as preparing reports, entering data into Salesforce.com, and diligently following up on orders.
• Attending sales meetings and trade shows to showcase our products and stay updated on industry trends. Assist in creating materials for sales meetings and presentations.
• Keeping abreast of market developments by monitoring competitor activities, staying informed through trade magazines and associations, and collecting valuable customer feedback.
• Introduce new products and expand business with existing customers by presenting detailed product information, highlighting features, and emphasizing product distinctions.
• Collaborate with distributor management and sales representatives to synchronize sales and marketing initiatives, enhance business opportunities, and improve customer service.
• Resolve customer issues by liaising with the Customer Service Department, ensuring prompt identification and resolution.
• Undertake projects such as temporary relocation to open territories to cover vacancies, job shadowing senior sales professionals, and conducting in-services at customer locations to train clinicians.

Work-Life Balance

• 65-75% Overnight travel is expected
• Should be open to possible relocation within US in 20-24 months

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $56,000 per year. This role is eligible for quarterly bonus & car reimbursement.

Offers of employment consider various factors including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements. Beyond competitive pay, Molnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.

• Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment, and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
• Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Molnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field from an accredited college and/or university required
• Demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred
• Customer Service, Sales and/or Marketing Experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., sit, stand, walk for long distances, and stoop
• Valid driver's license & clean driving record
• Must be able to obtain and maintain hospital-required credentialing which may include Covid-19 vaccinations.
• Must be willing to relocate within the US for a TSM role

Our approach to diversity and inclusion

We're building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people (from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders) makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn't just a value; it's how we work, grow, and lead together.

About Molnlycke

Molnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical, and economic outcomes.

Our business is organized in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Molnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies, which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers