Thursday, January 27, 2011

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Zimmer Coming to UW! (On-campus Interviews)

Zimmer is coming to the University of Washington on February 8th and 9th to hold an information session and interviews for their current openings. They want College of Engineering UG Seniors, Graduate Students, and post-docs to attend! The information session is on the 8th from 5:30-7:30pm in Mary Gates Hall, room 134. The following day on the 9th, they will be holding interviews for students that they meet at the information session. If students do not attend the information session, they will not be eligible for an interview the next day. They are looking for business, science, engineering students and athletes.

Zimmer Sales Academy Video

http://videoproduction.zimmer.com.edgesuite.net/WMV/Zimmer Sales Academy - Recruitment.wmv

Medical Device Sales Career

The Zimmer Sales Academy is a unique opportunity for successful and motivated college graduates. The program is specifically designed to take students from highly technical academic disciplines into a successful sales career. The Sales Academy is a six to eight month program (depending on the business unit track) that provides accelerated learning in all aspects of clinical, competitive and consultative selling. The program combines classroom and laboratory training with field-based observation and assignments that allow for the rapid integration of theory and practice. Through the program, participants gain access to mentors who are committed to helping propel their career growth.

Candidate Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science related field with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher

· Prior internship or cooperative education experience

· Strong aptitude for sales

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Willingness to work in hospital emergency and operating room environments

· High level of motivation with a strong desire to succeed

About Zimmer

Zimmer’s name is among the most trusted in the marketplace. Founded in 1927, we have worldwide revenues in excess of $4 Billion, over 8,500 employees, operations in 25 countries, and sales in over 100 countries. Zimmer is the leading pure-play orthopedics company in the world, offering exciting careers in many disciplines. Zimmer has leading positions across its broad portfolio of businesses, including Reconstructive (Hip, Knee, Extremities), Trauma, Spine, Biologics, Dental, and Surgical product businesses.

To apply for an on-campus interview, please visit:

https://jobs.zimmer.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zhrrcf_a_refcode_srch_us?sap-language=EN

Reference Code: SALES6250-722-TEMP