STEP Field Sales Rep - Surgical (Boston)

COV Covidien LP; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Field STEP Sales Representative to join our Medical Surgical Operating Unit. This remote field-based role covers the Boston, MA territory, requiring up to 75% travel and residence within the region.

You will participate in an 18-month rotational training program to build clinical, technical, and commercial expertise. You will support procedures, develop product knowledge across Core Surgical, Gynecology and Hernia portfolios, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years with High School Diploma option or 2+ with Associate's, or 0+ with Bachelor's in relevant field.
• Willingness to relocate within the United States and travel up to 75%.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

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.

Skills

Sales experience

Healthcare knowledge

Clinical education

Leadership

Rotational program

Customer engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in sales, clinical, medical device, healthcare, life sciences or related

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 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

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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 and 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.

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.

Salary ranges 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.

• 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
• 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)
• 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 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.

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.