Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Description

The Sales Representative will assists with managing a territory base business and growth by initiating, supporting and developing key referral networks and strategic implanting centers. In certain geographies will also Under direction, will be responsible for developing referral networks, be the account/implanter relationship contact for assigned territory’s customer needs including account level reimbursement responsibility. Includes coordination of all support activities and development of sales partnerships with distribution alliances.

*Candidates can live in Jackson, MS; Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; or Hattiesburg MS.

Frequent required travel to customer clinics, hospitals and offsite meetings. 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.
Position Responsibilities

Sell implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff; partner with strategic implanting centers to develop the account/implanter practice through; providing product and therapy technical support and service, including consultation at strategic management and analysis of sales trends; utilization of appropriate Neuro business partners to present marketing and business plans to accounts for territory development and growth. Other activities as they arise, as assigned by the sales leadership.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor degree and 2 years of medical sales experience
Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
Experience call on physicians in one or more of the following or related referral accounts – Neurology, Physiatrist, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care Physician/GP
Experience in developing new, innovative markets
Experience in making multiple referral calls on a daily basis
Familiarity with the OR is a plus
Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis
Knowledge of managed care
Physiology/clinical therapies and Implantable devices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
Team oriented
Conceptual/consultative sales skills.
Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience
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.