Medtronic

Principal Aortic Sales Representative - Chicago

Medtronic$90K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience OR Associate's Degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience in relevant sales or clinical roles.
  • 5 years of Medical Device Sales experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in developing new accounts and driving market penetration.
  • Consistent top-tier sales performance, such as recognition in President's Club or equivalent.
  • Excellent driving record, valid driver’s license, and active vehicle insurance with ability to drive extensively within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute strategies to achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Manage territory and develop accurate records and plans for account coverage.
  • Identify opportunities within existing customer base and formulate sales strategies accordingly.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with decision-makers and key personnel in accounts.
  • Conduct product presentations and effectively handle customer objections to close sales.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, maximizing leads and sales opportunities.
  • Provide timely customer service and address complaints effectively.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions and match.
  • Tuition assistance for professional development.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) participation opportunity.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jul 2026

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Achieve sales revenue targets and grow market share for a specified territory, by promoting, selling and servicing Medtronic Endovascular and related products. Practice good territory management in terms of organization, administration and expense planning and control and train appropriate medical staff on products and procedures.

** Must be able to drive up to 80% of the time within the assigned territory. 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 **

To find all Aortic Sales positions please use #aorticsales in the key word search at Medtronic Careers

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning/Results Orientation


  • Develop and implement plans to achieve/exceed sales budget


  • Territory Management/Account Development


  • Develop and maintain accurate account and territory records


  • Ensure maximum coverage of all accounts within territory geographic areas to maintain optimum level of exposure and effective time management


  • Develop and act on plans which identify opportunities within current customer base and help formulate sales strategies


  • Control expenses and adhere to company policies and procedures


  • Influence and Selling Skills


  • Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers, customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc.


  • Plan and implement effective sales/product presentations to customers


  • Probe to understand and confirm customer's needs, handle objections and gain commitment


  • Maintain and expand existing business and develop new business opportunities


  • Represent company at industry conferences and maximize potential by targeting specific customers to gain sales leads and pursue opportunities to promote the company's product range


  • Develop and implement strategies to counter competitors


  • Customer Service


  • Respond to customer requests and resolve complaints in a prompt and effective manner


  • Educate customers to ensure that products are understood and used effectively


  • Maintain high standards of personal presentation and promote a professional, personal and company image


  • Communication


  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships within company to ensure maximum sales support and maintain a high level of customer service


  • Contribute to the development of a strong team effort


  • Communicate market intelligence/competitor activity promptly, including potential sales leads, and information regarding product price or account activity to Regional Manager and other appropriate company personnel


  • Ensure a professional standard of written and verbal communication


  • Self-Development and Product Knowledge


  • Develop and maintain comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge


  • Recognize and understand competitive products, features, strengths in relation to the company's products


  • Participate in product and skills development programs, managing own self development


Required Knowledge and Experience:

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 10+ years experience*


  • OR Associate's Degree AND 8+ years experience*


  • OR Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience*


*Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5 years of Medical Device Sales experience


  • Demonstrated success in sales hunting and developing new accounts, driving market penetration for innovative technologies


  • Consistent top-tier performance (Top 10%), including recognition such as President's Club or equivalent awards


PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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


  • Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile


Work and Travel Requirements

  • Available/willing to work/travel weekends and evenings


  • This position requires on-call time


  • Continuous verbal and written communication


  • Ability to transport product/equipment from car to hospital


  • Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plus hours per day


  • Environmental exposures include eye protection, infectious disease and radiation


  • Ability to travel extensively with ease (approx. 10% of time)


  • Must be able to drive approximately 80% of the time within assigned territory


  • 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.


For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:

Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.

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 [email protected].

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):$90,000.00 - $90,000.00

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. Learn more about total rewards here.
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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

About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational medical device company that develops and manufactures medical device technologies and therapies to treat chronic diseases worldwide. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a medical equipment repair shop. Today, the company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 90,000 people. Medtronic's primary products include implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, insulin pumps, spinal and neurostimulation devices, surgical tools, and patient monitoring systems. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through innovative medical technologies.
Learn more about Medtronic
Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$102.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+1.3%
Revenue
$27.9 billion
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