Sales Representative II, Spine - Sacramento, CA

Medtronic plc; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Medtronic plc in the Sacramento area is seeking a Spine Sales Representative II to drive field sales of spinal and biologics products across hospitals and clinics. You will make calls, solicit orders, and represent Medtronic in the territory, traveling to multiple accounts within the region.

A valid driver’s license and active auto insurance are essential. The role requires a High School Diploma with 6+ years of relevant sales/clinical experience (or higher degrees with related experience).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant sales/clinical experience or Associates degree with 4+ years, or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in medical device/life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Selling implantable devices for therapies to physicians and clinics and maintaining inventory.
• Providing field service coverage and preparing field visit reports.
• Maintaining customer records and visiting hospitals to solicit orders.
• Traveling within the assigned territory to cover hospital cases and attend trainings.
• Adhering to company policies and achieving sales quotas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Operating room experience

Flexible work schedule

Local candidates preferred

Education

High School Diploma with 6+ years experience or Associates/Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 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

Medtronic’s Neuroscience portfolio focuses on helping people with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain live better lives by developing technologies and therapies that reduce pain, restore function, and support daily activities.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants, navigation and robotic guidance systems, advanced imaging, and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE™ connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision, streamline workflows, and support improved patient outcomes across the globe. This role will support our Spine and Biologics business.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST.

At Medtronic, the Sales Representative II, Spine is responsible for making field sales calls, soliciting orders, selling assigned Medtronic Spinal and Biologics products and representing the company in accordance with its policies and in the assigned territory; for maintaining an awareness of local competitive conditions and for reporting back promptly to the district manager. This is a field-based position, supporting customers at hospitals, clinics, and physician offices throughout the assigned territory within Sacramento and covering the surrounding area or areas. All incumbents are required to reside within the territory and to drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver's license and active vehicle insurance policy are essential for this role. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

Responsibilities

• Selling implantable devices for specific therapies to physicians, institutions, payors, and other appropriate medical staff
• Maintaining Consignments and Loaner inventory, moving loaner sets between accounts as needed
• Keeping non usage and flight usage for products to a minimum level
• Providing field service and case coverage to customers per their individual needs
• Preparing and submitting field visit reports as required by District Sales Manager
• Maintaining up-to-date customer record books and other records in accordance with District Sales Manager instructions
• Aggressively visiting hospitals and solicit orders from present and prospective customers for the assigned products
• Aggressively seeking new customers and formulate and follow plans for such action as directed by the District Sales Manager.
• Handling customer complaints in accordance with Medtronic Spinal and Biologics policy and advise District Sales Manager and Medtronic Spinal and Biologics promptly of any situation beyond scope of authority
• Recommending the addition of new products and the modification or deletion of present products to the line as appropriate
• Meeting or exceeding sales quota and total company market share in assigned territory
• Staying attentive to competitor’s product and merchandizing practices and keep the District Sales Manager informed
• Attending and participating in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and trade shows as directed
• Assisting in the field training of any sales person as requested by the District Sales Manager
• Cooperating with all personnel on the execution of Company programs
• Creating and implementing an annual business plan with quarterly updates
• Submitting reports and provide information as directed
• Adhering to company policies and conduct all business in an ethical manner
• Managing business with Medtronic Spinal and Biologics profitability in mind
• Traveling significantly within assigned territory to cover hospital cases, make account calls, move loaner sets to needed locations and attend meetings, training programs, conventions and trade shows
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• 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

• 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. 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

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$0.00 - $0.00.

This position is 100% commission based.

The Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.