Sales Representative I , Spine - Asheville, NC

Medtronic•Asheville, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a Sales Representative I, Spine, for a remote, field-based role covering the Asheville, North Carolina territory. The employee must reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. The role represents and sells assigned Medtronic Spinal products, maintains awareness of local competition, and works in tandem with Spine Sales Representatives II. It carries territory coverage responsibility and limited sales responsibility, with core duties focused on inventory management, case coverage, and selling outside the operating room. The position is part of Medtronic’s Neuroscience organization and its Cranial & Spinal Technologies Operating Unit, which develops spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools. The role requires completing product and sales training, managing customer accounts, soliciting orders, and meeting or exceeding sales quota and market-share goals. Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required on an emergency basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of experience; or an associate degree and at least 2 years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree.
Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences.
Must reside within the assigned territory and be able to drive to multiple accounts.
Valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance policy; driving record will be reviewed.
Ability to travel.
For a bachelor’s degree earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
For roles below Principal level, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in an operating room setting.
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
Orthopedics, spine, or operating room experience strongly preferred.
Preference for local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain, manage, and track consignment and loaner inventory, keeping non-usage and flight usage to a minimum.
Provide territory case coverage and manage accounts in the assigned territory.
Prepare and submit call reports as required by the District Sales Manager.
Maintain current customer record books and other records in accordance with the District Sales Manager’s instructions.
Solicit orders from current and prospective customers for assigned products.
Seek new customers and formulate and follow plans for doing so as directed by the District Sales Manager.
Resolve customer complaints in accordance with Medtronic Spinal policies and promptly advise the District Sales Manager and Medtronic Spinal of situations beyond the employee’s authority.
Recommend additions, modifications, or deletions to the product line as appropriate.
Successfully complete required product and sales training curriculum.
Meet or exceed sales quota and total company market share in the assigned territory.
Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, and conventions as directed.
Identify selling opportunities and work closely with the sales representative to increase sales in assigned accounts.
Comply with all Medtronic Spinal policies.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays when required on an emergency basis.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Sales Incentive Plan with the opportunity to earn incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding goals.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance or reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
Short-term disability.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.