Orthopaedic sales recruiting
We recruit orthopaedic sales reps, associate reps and managers who can hold their own in the operating room and with the surgeons who run it.
About orthopaedics sales
Orthopaedic sales is case coverage as much as selling. Reps stand in the OR for joint replacements and fracture cases, know every instrument tray by heart, and answer a surgeon's question mid-procedure. Their week is set by surgical schedules, often with early starts and call coverage.
That makes the hire unusually hard to get right. A strong closer from another industry can fail here within months, while an associate rep with real case experience can grow into a territory quickly. We screen for both: surgical composure and commercial drive.
Who they sell to: Orthopaedic surgeons, OR nursing and sterile processing teams, hospital value-analysis committees and ambulatory surgery centres.
What we look for
- Documented case coverage in joints, trauma or extremities, with the procedure types named.
- Comfort with early, irregular hours and on-call rotations.
- Strong instrument and implant-set knowledge, including loaner logistics.
- Relationships built with surgeons through trust in the OR, not just entertainment.
What makes these hires hard
- Associate reps are often tied up by non-competes and long earn-outs, so timing an offer matters.
- Surgeons notice turnover; a bad hire can cost the account, not just the quarter.
- Territories are frequently built around a handful of high-volume surgeons, so fit with those personalities decides success.
Roles we fill in orthopaedics
- Territory Manager
The territory manager owns revenue in a defined geography. We recruit territory managers who can grow it, not just maintain it.
- Sales Representative
We recruit medical device and dental sales representatives, from associate reps to senior individual contributors.
- Clinical Specialist
We recruit clinical specialists who support procedures, train clinicians and help sales teams win and keep accounts.
- Regional or District Sales Manager
We recruit first-line sales leaders who can hire, coach and keep a team of medical device or dental reps.
Recently filled roles
Client names are confidential. See more filled roles.
| Role | Location | Filled |
|---|---|---|
| Territory Manager, Compression and Vascular Solutions | Alberta | August 2026 |
| Surgical Territory Sales Manager | Quebec | August 2026 |
| Sales Agent, Advanced Surgical Solutions | Quebec | August 2026 |
| Marketing and Communications Lead | Ontario | July 2026 |
| Acute Care Territory Manager | Ontario | July 2026 |
| Senior Product Manager | Ontario | June 2026 |
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Questions hiring managers ask
Do you recruit associate orthopaedic reps as well as senior reps?
Yes. Many clients build their bench through associate reps who already cover cases, and we recruit for both levels.
Can you find reps who have covered a specific procedure, such as total joints or trauma?
Yes. We screen for the procedures the role covers and verify case experience in references.
How do you handle candidates with non-compete agreements?
We ask about restrictions early and factor them into timing and the offer so there are no surprises at the end of the search.
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Tell us about the role you need to fill
Book a free hiring consult. We will learn about the role, the territory and your team, then start the search within 24 hours of the kickoff meeting.
- Call (905) 333-9188 or toll-free (866) 333-9188
- Recruiting across Canada and the United States
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Page last reviewed October 2026.