Sales Associate - Chicago / Detroit

Candidates Location: Chicago or Detroit!

 

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

 

Designed for individuals eager to break into medical sales and build a long-term career within Mölnlycke’s Wound Care business, this is an 18-month, entry-level field sales role with a clear path toward becoming a Territory Sales Manager (TSM).

 

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.

 

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
• Be introduced to real-world sales calls, case coverage, distributor interactions, and customer engagement

 

The following 12 months, you will:

• Shadow & collaborate with Territory Sales reps through all stages of sales cycle
• Develop advanced sales proficiency through customer engagement, opportunity management,  and cross-functional field exposure.
• Build readiness for a Territory Manager role through account ownership, territory coverage, strategic planning, and sales forecasting responsibilities.

 

Your full development journey typically lasts 18 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 across the Heartland Region.
  • Region covers: Northern IL (Chicagoland), IN, KY, MI
• Promotion to a Territory Sales Rep will likely require relocation within the US

 

Compensation & Benefits:

This role is eligible for a base salary, quarterly bonus & car reimbursement.

Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements.

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:

• BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field from an accredited college and/or university required
• Be ready to start on 10/1/2026
• 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
• 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 Mölnlycke

 

Mölnlycke 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.

 

Mölnlycke 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