SALES RESIDENT

Come sell for an industry leader in medical/hospital supplies. DeRoyal provides health care professionals with unparalleled medical products such as: orthopedics, surgical and wound care supplies, and much more. DeRoyal is headquartered in the Knoxville, TN area and employs 1,800 associates worldwide. We are currently looking for outstanding individuals to become part of our Sales Resident Program.

The sales residency offers candidates the opportunity to gain entry level sales training and experience within the medical manufacturing and supply market. This position is approximately 18 months in length, and is based out of the DeRoyal corporate office, located in Powell, TN. Sales Residents are given the opportunity to work and rotate through various company departments and facilities in order to build their knowledge of both corporate and sales operations.

 

During training, residents are expected to assist with various company projects, while also continuing to develop professionally through in-house training programs. Outside sales training is also afforded by assisting outside sales representatives with product conversions and system installations, while working closely with customers.

 

The residency includes inside sales training in the final phase of the program, where residents are converted into inside sales representatives and given an inside sales territory to manage through prospecting, cold calling, and managing existing customer accounts over the phone. This role prepares candidates for a possible outside sales position in the future, while also giving a more accurate view of the overall sales process.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) and a willingness to travel & relocate. Candidates should have a professional attitude, appearance, and enthusiasm to sell medical supplies, as well as proactiveness and adaptability within the workforce. Additional requirements include excellent communication and computer skills, as well as dedication and discipline to professional growth and development.

 

Throughout the sales residency/inside sales program, DeRoyal offers a base salary plus monthly housing stipend, relocation assistance, and company-wide advancement opportunities. Candidates must be willing to travel and relocate.