Area Sales Manager, Enabling Technologies (neurosurgery) - Houston, TX - Remote Eligible

Enabling Technologies Neurosurgery Sales Representative

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. 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.

At Medtronic, the Enabling Technologies (Neurosurgery) Sales Representative has the responsibility and authority to sell all Medtronic Surgical Technologies products to hospitals, physicians and other approved customers within the geographical limits of their territory to attain established quotas and sales objectives. This is a field based role. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Conduct face-to-face sales calls with physicians, nurses and other key purchase influencers in the sales territory to demonstrate, in-service and sell Medtronic Surgical Technologies capital and disposable products.
• Responsible for the successful execution of Sales Action Plans. This will necessitate use of own vehicles and transportation of some heavy pieces of inventory.
• Plan, strategize and successfully execute sales calls to all relevant hospital departments, outpatient surgery centers and doctors' offices in the territory.
• Work or attend meetings and courses inside and outside the territory.
• Provide support and service to clinical personnel as it relates to the Products in a surgical environment.
• Keep and maintain any company owned property and inventory in good working condition.
• Report competitive activity within the territory to the Region Manager, and maintain all records and reports as requested in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Medtronic Surgical Technologies Quality System.

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

Qualifications Must Have: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of sales experience with 3 of those 5 years in medical sales; or
• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of Medtronic Neuroscience (Pain, Brain or Spine) Clinical Specialist experience or Sales Rep I experience along with 2 years of additional prior sales or clinical experience.

Nice to Have: Preferences:

• Excellent inter-personal and organizational skills

Additional Job Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• Required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus
• This position is based out of the Representatives' residence where physical effort is minimal; must be able to carry products.
• Approximately 50% overnight travel will be required via reps driving throughout territory; air travel when required.
• Requires the incumbent to maintain and transport demonstration equipment to customers' premises as required. 30% physical handling of this equipment is therefore integral to the position.
• Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

Business Description:

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for more patients. CST is the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation. This role will support our Enabling Technologies Neurosurgery business, delivering an innovative portfolio that includes advanced imaging, navigation, robotics, customized implants, and pre-operative planning aided by artificial intelligence.

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.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.