Sales Representative I, Spine - Madison, WI
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At Medtronic, the Sales Representative I, Spine is responsible for soliciting orders, selling Medtronic Spinal products assigned and representing the company in accordance with its policies and in the area assigned; for maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions. This position will work in tandem with Spine Sales Representatives II and will have territory coverage responsibility and limited sales responsibility. Allocation guideline for core responsibilities include: Inventory Management, Case Coverage, and Selling (outside the operating room).
This is a field-based position in Madison, WI and covering the surrounding area.
Primary Responsibilities:
Territory case coverage.
Maintain, manage and track Consignments and Loaner inventory.
Keep non usage and flight usage to a minimum level.
Manage accounts in assigned territory.
Prepare and submit call reports as required by the District Sales Manager.
Maintain up-to-date customer record books and other records in accordance with District Sales Manager’s instructions.
Aggressively solicit orders from present and prospective customers for the products assigned.
Aggressively seek new customers and formulate and follow plans for such action as directed by the District Sales Manager.
Resolve customer complaints in accordance with Medtronic Spinal policies and advise District Sales Manager and Medtronic Spinal promptly of any situation beyond scope of authority.
Recommend the additions of new products and the modification or deletion of present products to the line as appropriate.
Meet or exceed sales quota and total company market share in assigned territory.
Identify selling opportunities and work closely with the sales representative to increase sales in their respective accounts.
Work weekends, evenings, and Holidays as required on an emergency basis.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ortho, Spine or O.R. experience strongly preferred
Ability to work in an operating room setting
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities
Preference will be given to local qualified candidates
Additional Job Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
Required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers
Regularly required to talk or hear
Occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms
Regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools , or controls
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision
Ability to travel
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
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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):60,000-60,000The 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).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.
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.
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