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District Sales Manager, Pain Interventions - Mississippi / Louisiana

Medtronic, Baton Rouge, LA, United States


We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 10 Apr 2026.

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life We are seeking a committed professional to join our team. While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will be required to reside within the territory and drive to multiple accounts throughout the region. A valid driver’s license is essential for this role.

At Medtronic, the District Sales Manager, Pain Interventions manages the achievement of unit and revenue goals for assigned therapy products in an assigned district. Assists the district and region in achieving overall assigned therapy product sales and marketing objectives. The Neuromodulation Operating Unit seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action. Performs all duties in compliance with Quality System.

This is a

field based

role.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to achieve short and long-term business objectives: 10%

Utilize field visits and individual or group meetings and telephone contacts to: 50%

Train and develop employees in sales skills, product knowledge, teamwork, time and territory management, competitive knowledge, and career goals pursuits

Coordinate sales efforts

Communicate corporate, divisional, regional and/or district mission, goals and activities

Direct and motivate personnel to achieve unit and revenue goals

Provide ongoing feedback/coaching and regularly schedule performance reviews

Implement corrective actions when necessary

Assist employees with individual development plans (IDPs)

Apply customer focused quality (CFQ) concepts

Provide overall management of district assets including: 10%

Develop and manage budgets and forecasts

Ensure efficient, effective use of inventory and expenses

Negotiate and resolve price and contract issues (with reps, accounts, regional management and home office personnel)

Coordinate efforts with sales reps and managers of other product lines to diversify and maximize overall Medtronic teamwork results: 10%

Develop ethical, long-term customer relationships and represent Medtronic managementto customers: 10%

Recruit and interview candidates to maintain a strong personnel "bench," hire top candidates for open positions, and meet workplace diversity goals : 5%

Provide feedback of marketing intelligence to sales and marketing Management: 5%

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.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of medical sales experience; or

Advanced Degree and 3 years of medical sales and leadership experience

Successful medical sales record, preferably with Medtronic Neuromodulation products

Experience with sales and personnel management functions

Knowledge of Medtronic Neuromodulation assigned product/therapy customer base

Additional experience in marketing, training, technical services or related areas

Additional Job Requirements

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 for extended periods of time, and communicate with peers and co-workers

Required to do computer based work for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift 20 pounds

Must be able to hear, see and speak fluently

Must be able to travel extensively by car and plane

Must be able to sit, stand 8 hours/day

Must be able to wear lead apron for long periods of time (2-3hrs on average)

Must be able to operate a moving vehicle

Must be able to work in OR and/or Hospital Labs with radiation exposure

Must be able to conduct company business outside of the typical Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, work‑schedule

Must have a valid drivers license and active vehicle insurance policy. In addition, your driving record will be reviewed and will be considered as part of your application.

Must be able to drive approximately 75% of the time within the assigned territory and may require overnight travel.

Business Description Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in Neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function and improve lives for our patients.

Physical Job Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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. 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 ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $155,000.00 - $155,000.00

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan and a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP).

The benefits include 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, 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, Capital Accumulation Plan (for VP and above).

About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.

E-Verify 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.

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