Foot and Ankle Sales Representative Internships
Foot and ankle sales representative internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on client-facing experience, mentorship from working foot and ankle sales representatives, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Distribution & Wholesale, with Stryker and Arthrex among the employers posting roles now.
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Requisition ID:
67954
Title:
Product Management Summer Associate - Foot & Ankle and Trauma
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Foot & Ankle and Trauma Product Management team in Naples, Florida is responsible for all upstream and downstream development for all foot and ankle specific products across the Arthrex portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for the high energy individual that would like to explore an opportunity in the orthopedics industry. Students will use their excellent communications, business and/or science background to experience the medical device business at its highest level. During the Summer Associate program, candidates will interact with all key departments that impact product development. The ideal candidate will possess an internal sense of urgency, passion and detail that is necessary when interacting with our primary customer, the orthopedic surgeon. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This position will run from May 2027 – August 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To support the Foot & Ankle and Trauma Product Management team in the development of marketing materials, product development cadaver training labs and market research for various Foot & Ankle and Trauma products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research/Analysis:
- Conduct market research on existing and future product lines through secondary research sources.
- Conduct surveys, analyze findings, identify trends and format data for the product management team.
- Utilize Hospital Supply Index Database to gather competitor sales data and provide analysis on those competitive findings and trends and opportunities in the marketplace.
- Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations for internal teams to synthesize information, draw conclusions and describe recommendations for market development activities.
- Ability to verbally communicate and interact with engineering, product management, medical education, surgeon consultants and surgeon customers.
- Present a capstone project relating to one specific area of research or project management to senior product management team members.
- Field travel when necessary (less than 5%).
Marketing:
- Work at the direction of Product Management/Product Marketing with Marketing Communications to produce and post marketing collateral and develop social media plans.
- Ability to build PowerPoint presentations communicating data gathered during research.
- Help develop product demonstration models and training materials utilized for national industry meetings, and onsite surgeon and sales rep trainings.
- Conduct focus groups with sales representatives help define product needs.
- Support labs utilizing cadaveric specimens in the evaluation and testing of surgical implants and instruments.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor's Degree required.
- Enrolled in a Master's program required, preferably in Business or Biomedical Engineering. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
- Experience in Medical Device Sales or Orthopedics highly preferred.
- An interest in brand management and gaining experience with surgical devices is critical to advancement in this program.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Intermediate to expert computer skills.
- PowerPoint applications proficiency a plus.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Requisition ID:
67954
Title:
Product Management Summer Associate - Foot & Ankle and Trauma
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Foot & Ankle and Trauma Product Management team in Naples, Florida is responsible for all upstream and downstream development for all foot and ankle specific products across the Arthrex portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for the high energy individual that would like to explore an opportunity in the orthopedics industry. Students will use their excellent communications, business and/or science background to experience the medical device business at its highest level. During the Summer Associate program, candidates will interact with all key departments that impact product development. The ideal candidate will possess an internal sense of urgency, passion and detail that is necessary when interacting with our primary customer, the orthopedic surgeon. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This position will run from May 2027 – August 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To support the Foot & Ankle and Trauma Product Management team in the development of marketing materials, product development cadaver training labs and market research for various Foot & Ankle and Trauma products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research/Analysis:
- Conduct market research on existing and future product lines through secondary research sources.
- Conduct surveys, analyze findings, identify trends and format data for the product management team.
- Utilize Hospital Supply Index Database to gather competitor sales data and provide analysis on those competitive findings and trends and opportunities in the marketplace.
- Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations for internal teams to synthesize information, draw conclusions and describe recommendations for market development activities.
- Ability to verbally communicate and interact with engineering, product management, medical education, surgeon consultants and surgeon customers.
- Present a capstone project relating to one specific area of research or project management to senior product management team members.
- Field travel when necessary (less than 5%).
Marketing:
- Work at the direction of Product Management/Product Marketing with Marketing Communications to produce and post marketing collateral and develop social media plans.
- Ability to build PowerPoint presentations communicating data gathered during research.
- Help develop product demonstration models and training materials utilized for national industry meetings, and onsite surgeon and sales rep trainings.
- Conduct focus groups with sales representatives help define product needs.
- Support labs utilizing cadaveric specimens in the evaluation and testing of surgical implants and instruments.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor's Degree required.
- Enrolled in a Master's program required, preferably in Business or Biomedical Engineering. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
- Experience in Medical Device Sales or Orthopedics highly preferred.
- An interest in brand management and gaining experience with surgical devices is critical to advancement in this program.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Intermediate to expert computer skills.
- PowerPoint applications proficiency a plus.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
PC; High proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Foot and Ankle Sales Representative Internship Market
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Tips for Your Foot and Ankle Sales Representative Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large medical device and orthopedic employers close their summer foot and ankle sales representative internship cohorts in the fall, months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Start your search well before you need the role to begin.
Build proof before you need it
Foot and ankle sales representative intern recruiters want something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects that show clinical and commercial thinking, such as a sales territory analysis, a device comparison case study, or an anatomy-informed market overview. Name the tools you used and make the work accessible in a shareable format.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured foot and ankle sales representative programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never go through campus channels.
Practice the foot and ankle sales representative intern screen out loud
Foot and ankle sales representative intern interviews typically include a product pitch, a role-play sales scenario, or a case conversation about account strategy. Practice these formats by speaking through your reasoning, not just outlining your answer silently. Interviewers weigh how you frame a problem and handle objections as much as the final recommendation you land on.
Foot and Ankle Sales Representative Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a foot and ankle sales representative internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For foot and ankle sales representative candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to see is a documented case study, product demonstration summary, or anatomy-and-device knowledge portfolio that shows clinical and commercial awareness. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a foot and ankle sales representative internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For foot and ankle sales representative interns, what drives it most is consistent performance on real sales activities, demonstrated product knowledge, and team headcount at the time offers go out. Position yourself for one by treating every call and account interaction seriously, without counting on a standing offer at the end.
When should I apply for foot and ankle sales representative internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large medical device and orthopedic employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves.
Are foot and ankle sales representative internships paid?
Most professional foot and ankle sales representative internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it, so you can compare across roles as you apply.
What should a foot and ankle sales representative internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For foot and ankle sales representative candidates, that means case studies showing a sales process or account strategy, any device or anatomy coursework with assessable outcomes, and links to published analyses or presentation decks where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put the most role-relevant proof at the top.
Can international students get foot and ankle sales representative internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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