Principal CardioVascular Sales Rep - Louisiana

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Sep 2026

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To gain market shares in the Heart Valve, Cardiac Ablation and Revascularizationbusinesses (Surgical Based Therapies) in an assigned territory. Sales Representative willbe responsible for achieving quarterly revenue and unit goals in their territory.

Cardio Vascular Surgery seeks collaborative candidates who are patient-centric, passionate, and whorepresentthe same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. We look for 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, andtaking action.

• Conduct sales calls to promote and sell Medtronic Cardio Vascular Surgery Therapies to existing and competitive customers based on a strategic plan
• Develop, implement, and effectively follow through with a quarterly strategic sales plan to achieve sales goals and objectives
• Create a detailed forecast with customer commitments as a measure of success
• Identify, qualify, and close new and existing customers consistent with established sales plans and key accounts
• Maximize revenue potential by targeting specific customers to gain sales leads and develop business opportunities to drive growth
• Develop and maintain a high-level of expertise in Cardio Vascular Surgery Therapies products
• Provide feedback and information on competitive activity, changes in markets, distribution and pricing
• Identify and communicate to other departments (i.e. R&D, Operations, and Marketing) suggestions for new products and/or modifications to existing products or applications based upon customer needs and requirements
• Coordinate customer activities at all assigned meetings
• Train and educate customers on the safe and effective use of Medtronic products
• Complete all administrative reporting accurately; in a timely manner and in the requested format (i.e. expense reports, account profiles and analysis, daily planners, weekly activity, competitive updates, and inventory log)
• Manage time, assets and resources in a cost effective manner; manage territory budget in accordance with the strategic territory plan and within the guidelines of the Regional Manager
• Maintain adequate inventory (trunk stock) and assist in the reallocation and delivery of product
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and all Medtronic products. Keep updated on the products and strategies of competitive companies
• Participate in sales training as required

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 10+ years experience*
• Associate’s Degree AND 8+ years experience*
• Bachelor’s Degree AND 6+ years experience*
• Relevant sales, clinical, or related experience in medical devices, medtech, healthcare, or life sciences
• Have earned Senior Representative level in another Medtronic Field Business.

• Preference will be given to local qualified candidates and candidates with Medtronic experience
• Experience selling to surgeons
• Experience selling in the Cardiac operating room
• Track recordof success in high pressure, selling environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding selling and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively forecast for results
• Ability to successfully plan and mange accounts
• Ability to develop and successfully follow through with a strategic plan
• If the candidate has
  10 years medical industry sales experience (selling physician preference products) in hospital environment with 8 years selling to…