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A Day in the Life

         

         

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

 

Our Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions. Through spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and targeted drug delivery systems, we deliver personalized treatments that restore function, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life worldwide.

 

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions

 

At Medtronic, the District Sales Manager, Pain Interventions manages the achievement of unit and revenue goals for assigned therapy products in an assigned district. Assists the district and region in achieving overall assigned therapy product sales and marketing objectives. The Neuromodulation Operating Unit seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. Performs all duties in compliance with Quality System. 

This is a field based role. 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 to drive to multiple accounts throughout the region approximately 75% of the time, including overnight travel. A valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy are essential for this role. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.   

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:  

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve short and long-term business objectives: 10% 
• Utilize field visits and individual or group meetings and telephone contacts to: 50% 
• Train and develop employees in sales skills, product knowledge, teamwork, time and territory management, competitive knowledge, and career goals pursuits 
• Coordinate sales efforts 
• Communicate corporate, divisional, regional and/or district mission, goals and activities 
• Direct and motivate personnel to achieve unit and revenue goals 
• Provide ongoing feedback/coaching and regularly schedule performance reviews 
• Implement corrective actions when necessary 
• Assist employees with individual development plans (IDPs) 
• Apply customer focused quality (CFQ) concepts 
• Provide overall management of district assets including: 10% 
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts 
• Ensure efficient, effective use of inventory and expenses 
• Negotiate and resolve price and contract issues (with reps, accounts, regional management and home office personnel) 
• Coordinate efforts with sales reps and managers of other product lines to diversify and maximize overall Medtronic teamwork results: 10% 
• Develop ethical, long-term customer relationships and represent Medtronic management to customers: 10% 
• Recruit and interview candidates to maintain a strong personnel "bench," hire top candidates for open positions, and meet workplace diversity goals : 5% 
• Provide feedback of marketing intelligence to sales and marketing Management: 5% 
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.  

Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of medical sales experience; or 
• Advanced Degree and 3 years of medical sales and leadership experience 

 

Preferred:  

• Successful medical sales record, preferably with Medtronic Neuromodulation products 
• Experience with sales and personnel management functions 
• Knowledge of Medtronic Neuromodulation assigned product/therapy customer base 
• Additional experience in marketing, training, technical services or related areas 

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*** Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience 

  

Additional Job Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile 
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers 
• Required to do computer based work for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds 
• Must be able to hear, see and speak fluently 
• Must be able to travel extensively by car and plane 
• Must be able to sit, stand 8 hours/day 
• Must be able to wear lead apron for long periods of time (2-3hrs on average) 
• Must be able to operate a moving vehicle 
• Must be able to work in OR and/or Hospital Labs with radiation exposure 
• Must be able to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work-schedule 

Click here to learn more about our entire Neurological product portfolio. 

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. 

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Benefits & Compensation
 

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$155,000.00 - $155,000.00

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This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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