Associate Sales Representative, CST - Chicago, IL or Cleveland, OH

Associate Sales Representative, CST

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.

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.

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Missionto alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lifewe develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe.

At Medtronic, the Associate Sales Representative, CST participates in a 12-month training cohort and completes an immersive onboarding and product training program to develop a strong understanding of Medtronic's CST product portfolio and AiBLE ecosystem. The associate rep provides day-to-day support for district and territory sales activities, including case coverage, inventory coordination, and participation in surgical enabling technologies.

This role is designed as a structured development pathway, with eligibility to apply for a full Sales Representative position upon successful completion of training milestones, achievement of performance objectives, and demonstration of field readiness.

This is a field-based role.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all assigned trainings and complete required training protocols
• Maintain, manage, and track consignment and loaner inventory
• Provide territory case coverage and support surgical procedures
• Prepare and submit required documentation to the District Sales Manager
• Support sales efforts by soliciting orders from current and prospective customers
• Identify and pursue new customer opportunities in alignment with direction from the District Sales Manager
• Address customer concerns in accordance with Medtronic CST policies and escalate issues as appropriate
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, trainings, and industry events as directed
• Identify selling opportunities and collaborate with the team to drive growth within assigned accounts
• Ensure compliance with all Medtronic CST policies and procedures
• Maintain flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Field-based role with travel up to 50% within the region, including periodic overnight stays within the district
• Relocation at the end of the program may be required to fill an open sales role

We are committed to building a workforce that brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences at every level. This approach fuels innovation and helps us remain an industry leaderthat's why we focus on attracting and developing employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and deeply connected to the needs of the patients we serve.

To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic, click here.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 4+ years relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences
• OR Associates Degree AND 2+ years relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences
• OR Bachelor's Degree

Nice to Have:

• Medical or B2B Sales Experience
• Ability to work in an operating room setting
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Field-based role that requires 50% travel within the region

Physical Job Requirements:

• Travel is required
• 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.
• 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

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:

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

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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$57,600.00 - $86,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).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,