Area Sales Manager - Robotic Surgical Technologies (ny/ct/ma))

Area Sales Manager – Surgical Robotics

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

Our Medtronic Surgical team is working to bring the benefits of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to more people and places through a portfolio of robotic & digital solutions. Together, we are working to broaden options and expand access globally for hospitals, surgeons, & patients.

We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

As we prepare to enter the US market, we are seeking an Area Sales Manager – Surgical Robotics, eager to deploy their leadership and expertise to directly sell the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System, end effectors and service. This individual contributor role demands a unique blend of skills; including the ability to build coalitions within hospitals, navigate long and complex sales cycles, and consistently drive opportunities to closure with passion and persistence.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement targeted sales strategies that align with Medtronic's goals, focusing on driving adoption and sales growth of the Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System.
• Engage and convince budget-holders and hospital executives by jointly developing business cases, total cost of ownership (TCO) comparisons, cost-per-procedure analyses, and contracting to support informed purchasing decisions regarding the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS system.
• Collaborate with hospital executives to create compelling business cases that align financial outcomes with clinical benefits, driving purchasing decisions.
• Create and deliver impactful workshops, system presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• Tailor presentations and proposals to resonate with key decision-makers, emphasizing both clinical and economic advantages of the Hugo™ System.
• Collaborate with internal Medtronic teams to assess opportunities for expanding the use of robotic-assisted surgery.
• Identify and prioritize new market opportunities through detailed market analysis and collaborate to develop execution plans.
• Support leading hospitals in enhancing their clinical and operational strategies by integrating the Medtronic Hugo™ Surgical Robotic System.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals and hospital leadership teams to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Work closely with Minimally Invasive Surgery specialists and internal Medtronic technical support teams to jointly develop business opportunities.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration between internal Medtronic teams and customers to ensure comprehensive support during the sales cycle and post-purchase.
• Regularly analyze market data to identify new opportunities, assess competition, and provide detailed sales forecasts to inform strategic decisions.
• Close significant contracts and celebrate your successes.
• Track and report sales performance, identifying key drivers behind successful contract closures to continuously refine sales tactics.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of the Hugo™ RAS System to provide expert-level guidance during product demonstrations, training sessions, and customer inquiries.
• Spend significant time in the field, frequently traveling to meet clients and colleagues.

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of sales experience in a medical and/or operating room environment. 3 years of dedicated capital complex selling required

Nice to have:

• Expertise in the world of surgery, possessing active and deep know-how about minimal invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• An active network in the field of surgery, operating rooms and have a network of surgeons you connect with regularly
• A strong commitment to success through ethical practices, always adhering to company policies
• Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly, with a passion for critical thinking, intelligent debate, and continuous learning
• Modern computer literacy
• Experience working in a matrix structure
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be able to travel region assigned (50% plus)

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.