We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Sep 2026

 

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A Day in the Life

This position acts as a field-based District liaison for inventory activities between Field Personnel, Customers and our internal support teams (Global Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Care, Marketing and IT) while reporting directly into the US PVH Field Inventory Manager. This role is designed to learn the vascular business, through inventory management, clinical product knowledge and case coverage. This is an entry level role designed to self-develop into a future vascular clinical or sales representative.

Partner with field-based Clinical Service Managers, Clinical Specialists, Sales Reps and District Managers within the team to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Optimize return on invested inventory across the district. Reposition under-performing inventory to accounts with revenue growth opportunity.

Communicate and facilitate the execution of inventory management initiatives with sales and service teams. Serve as district expert for inventory-related processes. Partner with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to drive action appropriately.

Conduct cycle counts of inventory at customer accounts. Assist with resolving discrepant inventory levels.

Recommend and monitor inventory levels in alignment with customer segmentation and pricing & contracting strategies. Coordinate and execute Phase-In and Phase-Out activities for product launches.

Mitigate field inventory related expenses (scrap, obsolescence, and physical gain/loss).

Assist sales field or lead efforts in accounts to obtain signed Consignment Agreements (CA) and Inventory Schedules (IS).

This person should reside in the Houston, TX area.

No relocation is available for this position.

         

         

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

• Promotes and supports Medtronic's Vascular products and services within an assigned geographic area and specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.

• Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders, including key decision makers, customers, their staff, and administrators who drive business and therapy adoption.

• Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs, and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's Vascular products and services to understand and confirm customer needs, effectively engage, and overcome customer objections.

• Promotes and establishes education of the company's products and services.

• Conducts and evaluates market research, including customer and competitor activities.

• Develops and implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed.

• Assesses customer needs and feedback regarding new products and modifications to existing products and communicates to internal stakeholders, including R&D, Operations, and Marketing.

• Establishes effective relationships and collaborates with other departments (Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales Training, etc.) to address critical business issues and opportunities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.  Employees must also interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. 

• Ability to travel domestically over 50% by automobile, plane, or other forms of transportation 

• Lifting/carrying 20 pounds 

• Sit/stand walk 6-8 hours a day 

• Operate moving vehicle 

• 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. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, and the medical device industry 

• Effectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels 

• Strong project management skills and experience coordinating programs 

• Ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner while meeting deadlines 

• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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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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):$67,200.00 - $100,800.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

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

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