Hear from our Sales & Marketing Recruiter, Alyssa, on her experience on a sales field ride in Chicago! -

I have been recruiting in the healthcare space for almost six years now and this August I will celebrate two years at CONMED. Since I started, I have spoken to hundreds of candidates looking for a new career in medical device sales. One of my favorite parts about recruiting is staying connected with the people you hire and keeping up with their success!

A little over a year ago, I conducted a phone interview with Josie (pictured). She was offered an Associate Sales Representative role in the Chicago area and recently received a promotion to a Sales Representative role! I have been itching to get out in the field with a local representative as it will help when recruiting and interviewing candidates, so I reached out to Josie to see if she had any upcoming cases I could observe. I started the credentialing process a while ago so I could ensure I was good to go once I had a field ride scheduled.

When Josie and I arrived at the hospital, we checked in, put on our scrubs, and headed to the board to see what surgeries were scheduled for the day. Josie had been in contact with a newer surgeon and had us scheduled to observe a Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy.

Before the case started, Josie showed me where we could find all the CONMED products in the inventory area. Once we were prepped and ready to go, she showed me how to set up the AirSeal, shared best OR practices and etiquette, and walked me through the procedure from start to finish - I was SO impressed! One of my favorite parts was seeing the relationships Josie has already built in such a short time - everyone knew who she was and viewed her as a trusted partner. The surgeons, techs, and nursing staff were so friendly and open to answering our questions.

In my last blog, I shared that one of my favorite parts about working for CONMED is that the people here are passionate about what they do. I saw that firsthand in the OR with Josie! We have world-class products that have a positive impact on patient outcomes. This experience gave me a new perspective on a "day in the life" of a sales representative and I have already started to share my experience with candidates so they can gain a better understanding of what this role entails. Care-Grow-Deliver!