We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Feb 2026

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, required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also involves travel outside the territory, presenting opportunities for broader engagement.
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 role.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Maintain, manage and track Consignments and Loaner inventory.

• Keep non usage and flight usage to a minimum level.

• Territory case coverage.

• 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.

• Successful completion of all required product and sales related training curriculum.

• Meet or exceed sales quota and total company market share in assigned territory.

• Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs and conventions as directed.

• Identify selling opportunities and work closely with the sales representative to increase sales in their respective accounts.

• Comply with all Medtronic Spinal policies.

• Work weekends, evenings, and Holidays as required on an emergency basis.

We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

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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 GED AND a minimum of 4 years of sales experience including 2 years of

  medical sales; or

• High School Diploma or GED AND 2 years of Medtronic Neuroscience Clinical Specialist experience plus 2 years of prior clinical / sales experience; or

• Associate Degree AND a minimum of 2 years of sales experience; or

• Associate Degree AND 1 year of Medtronic Neuroscience Clinical Specialist experience plus 2 years of prior clinical / sales experience; or

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have:

Preferences

• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and personalities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in an operating room setting

• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule

• Ortho, Spine or O.R. experience strongly preferred

​• Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience

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

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.

Business Description:

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for more patients. We are the first company to offer an integrated solution that includes artificial intelligence-driven surgical planning, personalized spinal implants, and robotic-assisted surgical delivery to make patient care more customized.

CST is the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation. Our integrated operating unit is comprised of 4 global businesses, Spine and Biologics, Enabling Technologies, intelligent Data Solutions (iDS) and China Cranial, Spinal, Orthopedics & Technologies.

This role will support our Spine and Biologics business.

Click here to learn more about our full procedural solutions for spine surgery and

Click here to learn more about our bone grafting solutions for spinal fusion.

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.

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):$36,000.00 - $36,000.00

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).
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, 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

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.