STEP Field Sales Rep - Surgical (Chicago)

Medtronic • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

The STEP Field Sales Representative participates in an 18-month rotational development program designed to build clinical, technical, and commercial expertise in Medtronic’s Medical Surgical business. The role provides hands-on experience supporting customer accounts, learning product applications, taking part in clinical and sales training, and partnering with cross-functional teams on business objectives. The representative supports the Core Surgical, Gynecology, and Hernia portfolios, helping customers adopt surgical solutions intended to improve procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.

This is a field-based remote position supporting the Chicago, Illinois territory. The employee must reside within the assigned territory, travel to customer accounts throughout the region, and be able to travel up to 75%. A valid driver's license is required. The position also offers exposure to sales leadership, clinical education, customer engagement, business initiatives, hospital structures, and healthcare decision-making processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in sales, clinical, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
• Ability to relocate within the United States.
• Ability to travel up to 75% within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must reside within the assigned territory.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of sales experience.
• Experience in healthcare, medical technology, or other technical environments.
• Ability to learn and apply complex clinical and technical concepts.
• Leadership experience through work, volunteer organizations, student organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
• Project, internship, or rotational program experience supporting business or customer-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical procedures and provide product support in operating room environments.
• Develop clinical and technical knowledge across Core Surgical, Gynecology, and Hernia product portfolios.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and existing customer accounts.
• Assist with sales activities, territory planning, and strategic product conversion initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects and business priorities.
• Analyze business and territory data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvements.
• Participate in project reviews and implement process improvement recommendations.
• Engage with sales leadership and healthcare stakeholders to gain exposure to hospital structures and decision-making processes.
• Participate in clinical and sales training as part of the 18-month rotational development program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) with incentive compensation opportunity for achieving or exceeding goals.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Global well-being program (Simple Steps).
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) plan with 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.
• Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level