Sales Training Associate

About the Role

The Sales Training Associate (STA) Program is an immersive and comprehensive 6–12-month program designed to introduce new college graduates to AtriCure and the medical device industry. As a Sales Training Associate, you’ll gain the clinical knowledge, business acumen, and field experience needed to build a strong foundation for long-term success in the competitive and rewarding medical device industry. Upon successfully completing and graduating from the STA Program, the STA will be eligible to move into a Clinical Specialist role within one of AtriCure's three franchises, contingent upon position availability and potential US-wide location.

What You’ll Gain In This Role

Throughout the program, you will:

• Develop a strong foundation in clinical concepts, products, procedures, and disease states
• Gain hands-on field experience alongside experienced sales and clinical professionals
• Build the communication, customer engagement, and business skills needed to succeed in a field-based role
• Learn how clinical expertise and commercial strategy work together to support procedural adoption and business growth
• Receive coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback from experienced leaders and field professionals
• Prepare for the next step in your career as a Clinical Specialist

Key Responsibilities

During the 6–12-month period, the STA will be required to meet predetermined milestones, which include, but are not limited to:

• Passing AFE & PFE training in all procedural segments
• Completing confidence lab requirements demonstrating the ability to support clinical cases
• Supporting 30 procedures in hospital operating rooms via field shadowing experiences (locations will vary)
• Conducting in-services and other presentations required by designated accounts

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree attained from an accredited university/college between May 2026 and December 2026 is required.
• Ability to start work on a full-time basis January 4, 2027 (relocation completed by start date).
• Relocation to the designated home office in Mason (Cincinnati), Ohio is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States is required.
• A valid driver's license issued in the United States and in good standing is required.
• Willingness and ability to relocate geographically within the United States is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as required.
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull.
• Ability to pass hospital and account credentialing requirements.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a review of your driving record history.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience through an internship or part-time employment in a sales or clinical environment is highly preferred.
• Completion of school-sponsored selling skills program is preferred.
• Strong track record of academic and other successes is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000
• Competitive salary and participation in the corporate incentive bonus program.
• Relocation and housing assistance.
• Automobile allowance and gas reimbursement.
• Health care (medical, dental, vision, health savings account) and wellness programs (onsite fitness center or gym discounts).
• 401(k) retirement savings plus match.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Generous paid time off plus 10 national holidays.
• Extended Parental Leave.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment.
• 30 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads.
• Pet Insurance.
• Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria.