STEP Field Sales Rep - (Chicago)

Medtronic•Chicago, IL

8d•$60,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

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. A Day in the Life 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. The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless, which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. Our associates do real work within experienced sales teams to improve the lives of millions. You have learned a lot to get here — and we want you to keep growing. With our expanding portfolio of innovative products and services, Medtronic is the global leader in delivering healthcare solutions for over 70+ disease states in 150+ countries. We would like to welcome you to apply to our Medical Surgical Sales Training Excellence Program (STEP). We offer relocation expense reimbursement, and reimbursement for educational and social events. Your work may focus on: Sales and demand planning Developing and driving sales optimization Driving strategic data analytics Executing process improvements Building your confidence, network, and skills You’re more than a resume – we want to hire, grow, and support you as a person. Whether you’re looking to connect with like-minded peer groups, foster your independence, or something in between, you will always feel at home here. As a STEP Field Sales Rep, you will have broad exposure to our sales organizations and leadership teams through our 18 month rotational program. Your participation in special projects and strategic initiatives will be critical to overall success of our Medical Surgical business strategies. The Medical Surgical Operating Unit strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions Throughout your 18 month rotational program, you will rotate through clinical trainings within our Core Surgical, Gynecology and Hernia business. Under the direction of your manager, you will:

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 4+ years experience OR Associate’s Degree AND 2+ years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree
Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences
Overall GPA of a minimum of 3.3 required
Ability to relocate within the United States
Ability to travel upwards of 75% is required

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of prior sales experience is highly preferred
Willingness / ability to learn highly technical concepts
Self-driven, able to learn independently
Prior exposure to technical or healthcare environment (preferred)
Leadership experience in groups, volunteer experience, and related extracurriculars
Relevant project and/or internship experience
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.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans for a project you own
Collaborate on cross-functional teams
Participate in project reviews
Implement advances in analytics
Identify opportunities for productivity and quality improvement
Support clinical procedures in the operating room
Sales and clinical training
Exemplary customer and field support
Supporting strategic product conversions
Developing clinical and technical product acumen
Establishing relationships with existing customers to maintain current sales
Exposure to hospital hierarchy and its management structure
Promotes and sells Medtronic's Minimally Invasive Therapies products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.
Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including key opinion leaders and related major medical associations and academic centers of excellence.
Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's Minimally Invasive Therapies products and/or services.
Collaborates across key internal stakeholder groups (finance, sales operations, marketing, OEM, etc.) as well as peers to identify and address trends and to support business goals and strategy.
Conducts and/or evaluates market research including customers and competitors activities.
Develops and/or implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed.
Assesses customer needs and feedback regarding new products and/or modifications to existing products and communicates to internal stakeholders including R&D, Operations and Marketing.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)