Surgical Account Manager (Houston TX)

Surgical Account Manager

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.

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The Surgical Account Manager will be responsible for driving surgeon demand across the full Surgical COT portfolio, including Stapling, Energy, Suture, Electrosurgery, Situate, and Access & Instrumentation. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic sales plans, identifying practice trends, and cultivating key customer relationships to drive market growth and adoption. The ideal candidate will work closely with clinical and administrative stakeholders to expand business opportunities, execute business reviews, and contribute to regional and national conversion efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact across MDT account teams, including District Managers (DM), Sales Area Directors (SAD), Sales Operations Specialists (SOS), and teams specializing in GYN and Hernia portfolios.
• Lead the creation and execution of account-level contractual strategies.
• Optimize contracts and drive category expansion across Surgical.
• Own and execute quarterly Customer Business Reviews to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key economic and clinical stakeholders.
• Drive adoption and utilization of all Surgical Center of Technology (COT) products, including:
• Stapling
• Energy
• Wound Closure
• Electrosurgery
• Situate
• Access & Instrumentation (A&I)
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with field distribution partners.
• Maximize partnership programs and leverage account intelligence to increase market share.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Achieve/exceed disposable quota (strategic & core).
• Achieve/exceed hardware quota.
• Expand contract categories.
• Improve opportunity management and forecasting accuracy

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND at least 6+ years of field sales experience
• OR
• Associate's Degree AND at least 4+ years of field sales experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree AND at least 2+ years of field sales experience
• Field-based role that requires 50% travel within the territory

Nice to Have

• 2 years of a proven track record in sales within a highly regulated industry or in medical device or healthcare industry, preferably in the surgical or related fields
• Strong understanding of clinical environments and the ability to communicate complex product information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in building and managing key customer relationships with decision-makers in both clinical and administrative roles.
• Ability to analyze business trends and use insights to develop actionable strategies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., SF.com) and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

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