District Sales Manager - Surgical (Atlanta)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Jul 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 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.                     Bring your sales talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions.  Rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation, our medical technologies open doors. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Join us for a career in sales that changes lives. 

The Surgical Operating Unit strives to enable earlier diagnosis, better treatment, faster complication-free recovery, and enhanced patient outcomes through less invasive surgical solutions across the care continuum. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. 

The District Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, managing a team, and ensuring the achievement of business objectives within a designated territory. This role involves talent development, budget management, strategic planning, and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities:   Hire, develop, and retain talent  to create a culture of execution and performance through field coaching, strategic guidance, and field visit follow-up. 

Build and advance a District Sales business plan  and forecast to meet and/or exceed sales quotas while driving market growth. 

Talent Management:   Ensure each seller meets and/or exceeds sales objectives through coaching and developing talent. 

Manage P&L Budget : including govern financial activities within allocated budgets while making strategic discretionary spending decisions. 

Cultivate and maintain key customer relationships  with at least 3-5 key stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and senior supply chain administrators. 

Partner across businesses  with Surgical Leaders, Strategic Accounts Directors, and Enterprise teams to drive a unified sales strategy. 

Collaborate with internal teams  such as Marketing, Finance, and Product Development to align strategies based on market insights and competition. 

Success Metrics:   Achieve total district and strategic product quota by growing market share and reducing churn. 

Maintain performance consistency across quarters. 

Ensure pricing and contract compliance/discipline. 

Develop and retain high-potential talent, with a clear succession pipeline. 

Manage pipeline opportunities and improve forecasting accuracy. 

Alignment & Focus Areas:   Oversee a  full U.S. Surgical Portfolio , including stapling, energy, electrosurgery, wound closure, and hernia-related products. 

Align with key  customer and territory  stakeholders, including SAM, GYN, HS, SOS, and RSS in the district. 

Drive sales in  FY26 focus products , including Signia Shells, LigaSave Exact, Core Suture, Progrip, and more. 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.  Promotes and sells Medtronic's Minimally Invasive Therapies products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets. 

Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including key opinion leaders and related major medical associations and academic centers of excellence. 

Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic's Minimally Invasive Therapies products and/or services. 

Collaborates across key internal stakeholder groups (finance, sales operations, marketing, OEM, etc.) as well as peers to identify and address trends and to support business goals and strategy. 

Conducts and/or evaluates market research including customers and competitors activities. 

Develops and/or implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed. 

Assesses customer needs and feedback regarding new products and/or modifications to existing products and communicates to internal stakeholders including R&D, Operations and Marketing. 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements   Bachelors degree required 

Minimum of 5 years of relevant sales experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant sales and leadership experience 

Nice to Have   Experience with Medtronic Surgical Sales or external sales experience within surgical

Successful completion of a Medtronic leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Development, and successful completion of a Regional Manager training program. 

Previous people leadership experience

Business Acumen, Knowledge of Energy and Surgical Devices markets and COV performance in these markets, ability to analyze regional sales potential, leading and coaching abilities, Drive for Results, Ethics & Values, Evidence-based Medicine, Functional Technical Skills, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Negotiating, Priority Setting, Problem Solving 

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. 

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Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$140,000.000 - $140,000.00

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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).   The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:   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

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