Principal Aortic Sales Representative - Chicago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jul 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. 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.           Bring your sales talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions.    Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies   open doors.   We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success.   Join us   as engineer the extraordinary   for a career in sales that changes lives.   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/ A ccount 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 presenta tion 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   D ESIRED/ 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 requi red to be independently mobile   Work and Travel Requirements   Available /w illing to wo rk/travel weekends and evenings   This   position requires on-call time   Continuous v erbal and written communication   Ability to transport product/equipment from car to hospital   Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight plu