Medical Device Sales Specialist (Entry-Level)
The Medical Device Sales Specialist is an entry-level full-time role focused on developing new sales pipelines and closing business-to-business sales opportunities. The specialist collaborates with marketing and management teams to achieve sales targets, analyze market trends, and build lasting client relationships. This position offers a base salary plus commission and is ideal for recent graduates with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Medical Devices).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This listing is for an entry-level Medical Device Sales Specialist to be placed with a confidential client in Minneapolis, MN. This role focuses on B2B sales: building a pipeline, presenting product solutions, closing business, and supporting customers post-sale. Recent college graduates and candidates with up to two years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do
- Set sales targets and prepare quotes, terms, warranties, and delivery plans.
- Prospect and qualify new customers through cold calling, networking, and social media.
- Prepare and deliver product and solution presentations to clients and at events.
- Collaborate with marketing and internal teams to align sales and go-to-market strategies.
- Monitor competitors, analyze market trends, and report sales metrics.
- Negotiate deals and review financials to track progress toward targets.
- Provide post-sale consultation and customer support to ensure satisfaction.
- Build and maintain profitable partnerships with stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for (minimum qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Outgoing, resilient, and coachable personality — comfortable with rejection and persistent in follow-up.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills; able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Analytical ability to interpret sales and marketing metrics.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualities (what makes a top candidate)
- Demonstrated interest in medical devices, healthcare sales, or technical products.
- Experience with or openness to territory-based field selling.
- Ability to build relationships quickly with clinical and business stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel locally/regionally for client visits and conferences.
- Comfortable using CRM tools and basic sales reporting systems.
Compensation & work type
- Estimated base (per Ad source): $46,330 per year (estimated).
- Compensation structure: base salary plus commission and bonus potential — high earning upside for high performers.
- Employment types shown on source: Full-time and Contractor (final classification determined by the confidential client).
Additional details
- This role is based in Minneapolis, MN. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are welcome.
- This posting was sourced by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client. All employer communications and final offers will come from the confidential client.
- Careertakes screens candidates and may present qualified applicants to the confidential client for consideration.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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