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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.
The application window for this opening is expected to close on 4 Nov 2026.
A Day in the Life
The Medical Surgical Operating Unit delivers technologies and services that support surgeons, clinical teams, and healthcare systems across a broad range of surgical specialties. Through exposure to Core Surgical, Gynecology, and Hernia portfolios, this role provides foundational sales and clinical experience while supporting customer adoption of surgical solutions that improve procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.
This is a field-based remote position supporting the Tampa, Florida territory. The individual hired must reside within the assigned territory and travel to customer accounts throughout the region. Travel of up to 75% is required, and a valid driver's license is necessary to perform the responsibilities of the role. The position includes participation in an 18-month rotational training program with exposure to sales leadership, clinical education, customer engagement, and business initiatives.
The Field STEP Sales Representative participates in an 18-month rotational development program designed to build clinical, technical, and commercial expertise within the Medical Surgical business. This role provides hands-on experience supporting customer accounts, learning product applications, participating in clinical and sales training, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business objectives throughout the assigned territory.
Primary Responsibilities
•Support clinical procedures and provide product support in operating room environments.
•Develop clinical and technical knowledge across Core Surgical, Gynecology, and Hernia product portfolios.
•Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and existing customer accounts.
•Assist with sales activities, territory planning, and strategic product conversion initiatives.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects and business priorities.
•Analyze business and territory data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvements.
•Participate in project reviews and implement process improvement recommendations.
•Engage with sales leadership and healthcare stakeholders to gain exposure to hospital structures and decision-making processes.
Required Qualifications
•High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4+ years OR Associate's Degree and 2+ years OR Bachelor's Degree in sales, clinical, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or related experience.
•Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
•Ability to relocate within the United States.
•Ability to travel up to 75% within the assigned territory and maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
•1-3 years of sales experience.
•Experience in healthcare, medical technology, or other technical environments.
•Ability to learn and apply complex clinical and technical concepts.
•Leadership experience through work, volunteer organizations, student organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
•Project, internship, or rotational program experience supporting business or customer-focused initiatives.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Salary range for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $60,000 - $60,000.
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. Some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
