Territory Development Representative, Surgical Instruments - Northern NJ (remote)

Date: Jun 24, 2025

Location: Newark, NJ, US

Company: Teleflex

Expected Travel: More than 50%

Requisition ID: 12361

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. 
 
Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
 
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare.  For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Surgical - Whatever the latest surgical breakthrough looks like, Teleflex is working to make it happen. From our MiniLap™ Percutaneous Surgical System to our Weck™ Hem-o-lok™ Polymer Locking Ligation System, and Weck™ EFx Shield™ Fascial Closure System, our portfolio of products adds up to a powerful offering of solutions that help to improve patient outcomes. These innovative, minimally invasive surgery products are offered alongside time-tested and trusted Pilling™ Surgical Instrument and Lightsource solutions, as well as the Titan SGS™ Stapler portfolio that equips surgeons with advanced bariatric technologies that are designed to deliver a consistent sleeve shape to help enhance perioperative outcomes in sleeve gastrectomy. This wide array of devices and instruments helps meet the challenges of an evolving healthcare environment.

Position Summary

The primary function of the Territory Development Representative (TDR) is to provide clinical and sales support of Teleflex’s Pilling and KMedic branded surgical instruments to the OR/Sterile Processing Departments. The ideal candidate will be in Northern NJ (Hudson, Essex, Passaic, or Bergen County) with easy access to an airport hub and maximum drivability supporting New England and the Mid-Atlantic.  Critical roles and responsibilities include effectively promoting the value proposition of the portfolio to OR Coordinators, Sterile Processing, Surgeons, and Hospital Materials Management. This may include educating physicians and support staff on the appropriate set up and use of all Instrumentation. Territory Development Representatives are expected to work in concert with Sales Director, RSMs and Instrument Sales Representatives to provide account coverage, support large Instrumentation surveys, tray assemblies/installs, peg board support as well as open territory coverage,  Additionally, the TDR will be required to conduct in-services for staff, participate in sales presentations to prospective customers, and travel will be required throughout the region, area, or nation based on clinical and personnel needs. The TDR should have high computer efficiency as they will be asked to support large quotes, inclusive of cross references, as well as continuing to build our training library. 

Principal Responsibilities

  • Competent with Teleflex surgical instrument portfolio and competitors.
  • Update customer database through salesforce.com and communication those update to Sales and Marketing counterparts. 
  • Complete customer complaint forms and send to Quality Assurance. 
  • Share competetive information with home office staff, Sales Director and/or RSM.
  • Assist in creating and initiating strategies and tactics to increase utilization in the territories.
  • Prospect for new customers.
  • Follow up on requests made by Sales Director and/or RSM. 
  • Assist in Trade Shows when needed
  • Participate in regional, mid year and national sales meetings. 

 

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
  • Proven track record of success.
  • Advanced level proficiency with computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle with satisfactory driving records. 
  • Carry detail bag weighing up to 30 lbs. Lift equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. 
  • Standing or walking in numerous hospitals or at meetings for 6 – 10 hours per day, up to five (5) days per week. 
  • Relocatable for Teleflex job opportunities or advancement.
  • Establish and maintain all credentials (via RepTrax, Vendormate, etc.) to work in hospital and other medical facilities as required.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000-110,000 (inclusive of MBOs) however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Commissions will also vary depending on individual performance.  The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
 
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

 

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

 

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. 
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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City