Sales & Marketing Graduate Program – France in Lyon, France

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Sales & Marketing Graduate Program France

We are looking for commercially savvy graduates who would like to experience advanced rotations across multiple business areas, including sales, marketing, and business enabling excellence. Through this two-year, Sales and Marketing Accelerated Rotational Talent (SMART) graduate program, you will gain hands-on experiences in three different rotations and will be able to make a direct impact immediately. As you work with different commercial teams, we’ll teach you a range of essential business skills, whilst also helping you build a deep understanding of the medical device industry. Please be aware that the start date for the SMART program is September 1st 2024

You can expect to be granted a high degree of responsibility which will enable you to demonstrate your strategic thinking, and analytical and communication skills. Our extensive training, learning pathway and career coaching will set you up for a long-lasting and thriving career.

We grow our talent at Stryker, and we look forward to being a part of your career trajectory.

What’s in it for you?

A development journey that’s tailored to you! The SMART Graduate Program is designed specifically for highly talented individuals who are looking for accelerated career progression within Sales and Marketing. Participants will benefit from:

• Networking and learning directly from Senior Leadership

• Exposure to cutting edge technology

• Executive mentorship

• Global collaboration & training programs

All resulting in inspiring & fulfilling careers, enduring friendships, and accelerated career progression!

3 Rotations

Sales (9 months): This will give you first-hand experience of working in the field, interacting closely with healthcare professionals and clinics to share important information with them about our products and to deliver excellent customer service.

Marketing (9 months) : You’ll participate in key commercialization activities such as developing campaigns, messaging, and positioning, as well as contributing to the future of Stryker’s portfolio. You’ll also gather insights into customer preferences, and understand which factors influence overall sales.

Business Enablement (6 months): You will have exposure to European Business Enablement functions such as Human Resources, Finance, RAQA and Customer Service.

What you need:

• University degree successfully completed (including graduation in summer 2023) with a maximum of one years’ work experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills​ with proficiency in spoken and written English and local language.

• A strong customer interaction experience is important for you as you place the customer at the heart of everything you do!

• You would describe yourself as team-orientated, curious and a fast-learner.

• You are flexible to work with multiple conflicting priorities with enthusiasm.​

• You have a proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines​.

• You hold a valid work-permit.

• You hold a valid driver’s license.

What we offer:

• We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

• Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

• Competitive salary. With us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits such as:

• Car – customized and including all services & fuel card

• Laptop and full technical equipment

Apply now with your CV!

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)

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