Sales Rep, Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) – San Francisco Bay

Medtronic plc; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Sales Representative for the PNS portfolio in the San Francisco Bay area. This field-based role focuses on meeting sales goals while collaborating with physicians and hospital teams to advance neuromodulation therapies.

You will build territory plans, develop relationships, and maintain clinical knowledge to support product adoption. Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device/healthcare.
• Associates/4+ years or Bachelor/2+ years alternative education paths in sales.
• Experience calling on physicians and hospital stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain account and territory plans to meet sales objectives.
• Establish relationships with physicians and hospital stakeholders.
• Improve product knowledge and territory development to drive results.
• Coordinate with team members and participate in field activities.
• Use CRM systems to track contacts, activity and follow up.
• Prepare timely activity reports and quarterly business reviews.

Skills

Sales experience

Medical device

Relationship building

Clinical knowledge

Territory planning

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Results oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 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

As one of Medtronic's three comprehensive portfolios, Neuroscience is focused on improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, we develop innovative therapies that help people regain function and improve quality of life. Within the portfolio, the Neuromodulation Operating Unit provides advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions through technologies such as spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery systems that deliver personalized patient care worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Pain Interventions SPR is a medical technology company focused on advancing minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of pain. Its SPRINT® PNS System is designed to deliver short-term peripheral nerve stimulation therapy for sustained pain relief of up to three months following treatment and is supported by a growing body of clinical evidence and expanding reimbursement coverage. SPR is now part of Medtronic.

The Sales Representative PNS' primary responsibility is to meet/exceed the company’s sales goals covering the assigned area. This is a field-based role position covering San Francisco Bay.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and maintain account and territory plan in order to establish and achieve the territory’s sales objectives
• Establish and foster a customer centric culture by establishing relationships with physicians and other hospital stakeholders
• Adopt a sophisticated approach to professional growth through continuous improvement in the following areas: results orientation, adept management of product approval processes, territory development, and superior clinical knowledge
• Contribute practices and creative suggestions to the other members of the team
• Utilize computer-based customer/account management systems to track contacts, activity and follow up
• Complete timely activity reports and deliver monthly/quarterly business reviews as requested
• Assist with trade show exhibits and attend periodic company sponsored sales meetings
• Work with surgeons to increase exposure through SPR presentations at Grand Rounds, journal club meetings and poster presentations
• Assist with identification of cases for case studies, white papers and video library additions
• Remain current in all RepTrax and similar third‑party accreditation requirements to ensure full access to each target account
• Contribute and assist with project team activities as assigned, including team participation.
• Coordinate and facilitate the hospital product approval process
• Assist with identification of additional target hospitals and physicians within territory
• Assist with training of surgeons and hospital staff

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Associates Degree and 4+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences; or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical device, Medtech, healthcare or life sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of the Reimbursement climate
• Experience calling 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 Operating Room
• Solid job skills in business planning/consulting and territory financial analysis; preferred knowledge of managed care
• Knowledge of managed care
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Physiology/clinical therapies
• Experience with / knowledge of Implantable devices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Team oriented
• Conceptual/consultative sales skills
• Preference will be given to internal candidates who are already working within the district
• 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.

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):100000-100000

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).
• 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

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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.

Company Culture & Values

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning.

These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance education with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin.