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Market Specialist

ZOLL - Acute Care Technology

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$85K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Market Specialist leads sales and distribution of ZOLL AEDs, Cardiac Science, Mobilize Rescue Systems, tracking software, and accessories to education and utility markets in the West Region. This hunter-focused role creates demand, develops a pipeline, and closes complex opportunities through distribution partners. The specialist owns the sales process, supports partner execution, and contributes to implementation and post-sale support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Distributor RelationsRelationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficeNegotiationSalesforceB2B SalesCapital Equipment SalesProspectingClosing Sales

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentFive Years Capital Equipment Sales or Bachelor's Degree5+ Years B2B Sales

Full job description

Job Duties

Acute Care Technology

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career-and a purpose.

Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Territory: West Region

Job Summary

Responsible for sales and distribution of all ZOLL automatic external defibrillators (AED's), Cardiac Science, and Mobilize Rescue Systems, Tracking Software and accessories into the Education (K-12 & University/College) and Utility Market segment.

This is a high-impact, hunter-focused role responsible for creating new demand, building and advancing a robust pipeline, and closing large, complex opportunities. Sales are executed through distribution partners; however, this role leads from the front-creating opportunities, driving urgency, and owning outcomes.

Essential Functions

  • Aggressively prospect and develop new business opportunities across K-12 school systems, utilities, and industrial accounts within the assigned territory

  • Identify, profile, and penetrate key target accounts including large school districts, state systems, Universities, and major utility organizations

  • Lead strategic opportunities from initial engagement through close by owning the sales process, driving urgency, and ensuring successful execution

  • Execute a disciplined sales methodology including qualification, stakeholder alignment, value positioning, and closing

  • Develop and maintain deep expertise in K-12, University, and utility market dynamics, including funding sources, legislation, compliance requirements, and purchasing cycles

  • Leverage market tailwinds (grants, mandates, budget cycles) to accelerate deal timelines and create urgency

  • Support and align with Channel Partner Managers (CPMs) and distribution partners to drive coordinated execution while maintaining control of the opportunity

  • Generate and deliver effective sales presentations and product demonstrations tailored to end-user needs

  • Develop and maintain strong knowledge of competitive products and positioning within the Public Safety market

  • Assist with product implementation, in-service training, and post-sale support as needed

  • Participate in relevant trade shows, industry events, and vertical-specific engagements to build pipeline and brand presence

  • Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce, including opportunity management, forecasting, and activity tracking

  • Collaborate with internal teams (sales support, marketing, service, and leadership) to ensure a seamless customer experience

  • Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding sales operations, reporting, and conduct

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

  • Four-year BS/BA college degree and or a minimum of five years of experience selling capital equipment through distribution required and

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience) required

  • 5 - 10+ years in B2B sales with a proven track record of prospecting and closing new business is preferred

  • Previous business-to-business sales experience in the capital equipment industry preferred and

  • Previous experience using Salesforce.com or another CRM software required and

  • Previous experience in the selling capital equipment into the Education and/or Utility market is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Solid understanding of the mechanics and nuances of working with distributors

  • Proven ability to create strong professional relationships

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of management and across an organization

  • Excellent presentation and organizational skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Experience in Microsoft Office

  • Negotiation skills

  • Strong ethics and integrity

  • Drive and the will to win

  • Results Oriented with High Standards

Travel Requirements

  • 70% of time

The "at plan" compensation (Base Salary + Variable Incentive Compensation) for this position is:

$268,000.00 which includes a base salary of $85,000.00 and commission in accordance with the company's sales compensation plan.

Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee's primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55407

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R20574

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 52,404 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85K/yr
  • Minnesota median$89–133K/yr595 salary ranges
  • US median$95–145K/yr25,244 salary ranges

This rate, $85K, is 23% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Sales salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,011 open Sales jobs in Minnesota and 52,404 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (29,018 postings).
Education
10,403 of the 52,404 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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