Sales Associate – Minneapolis / St Paul

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Candidates for this role should reside in Minneapolis, St Paul, or Hudson, WI market

We’re excited to launch our next Sales Associate Cohort starting April 1, 2026!

The Sales Associate role is designed for individuals eager to break into medical sales and build a long-term career within Molnlycke’s Wound Care business. This is an entry-level field sales role with a clear path toward becoming a Territory Sales Manager (TSM) in 18 months.

As part of this upcoming cohort, you’ll become fully cross-trained on our entire Wound Care portfolio, gaining the product expertise, clinical understanding, and field experience needed to drive meaningful customer impact in the Acute and Post-Acute markets.

This position supports our Upper Midwest Region, where they show up for their patients and each other every day!

During your first six months, you will:

• Follow a structured milestone-based development plan
• Build foundational clinical and product knowledge across the full Wound Care portfolio
• Receive ongoing, robust performance feedback from both your Sales Enablement Manager and Region Manager
• Learn through real-world sales calls, case coverage, distributor interactions, and customer engagement

From there, you will work more closely with the Regional Sales team to:

• Build and expand customer relationships by educating clinicians on product features, distinctions, and utilization
• Support sales calls, presentations, and product introductions to help achieve regional sales goals
• Collaborate with distributor partners to drive aligned sales and marketing efforts
• Resolve customer issues in partnership with our Customer Service team
• Assist with sales meeting preparation, presentations, and trade show support
• Participate in special projects such as temporary territory coverage or shadowing senior sales professionals

Your full development journey typically lasts 24 months, culminating in the opportunity to apply for an open Territory Sales Manager (TSM) role that aligns with your skills, performance, and career aspirations.

Work-Life Balance

• 60-75% Overnight travel is expected

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $52,000 – $65,000 annually; this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus & car reimbursement.

Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements. Beyond competitive pay, Molnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your career can thrive!

• Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
• Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Molnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field from an accredited college and/or university required
• Demonstrated leadership skills, Customer Service, Sales, and/or Marketing Experience preferred,
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., sit, stand, walk for long distances, and stoop
• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record that permits the driving of company-owned vehicles
• Must be able to obtain and maintain hospital-required credentialing, which may include Covid-19 vaccinations.
• Relocation within the US may be required for promotion.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people (from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders) makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn’t just a value; it’s how we work, grow, and lead together.

About Molnlycke

Molnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical, and economic outcomes.

Our business is organized in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Molnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies, which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers

It is the policy of Molnlycke Health Care, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classifications, activities, or conditions as required by federal, state and local laws.

 

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