Capital Equipment Specialist - Chicago, IL - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Vision Surgical

Johnson & Johnson

Chicago, ILJob$81–131K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$81–131K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Capital Equipment Specialist to support its Chicago territory. The role represents Vision Surgical capital products, drives equipment sales and adoption, and provides product and surgical-technique support to customers. The specialist works with sales colleagues to develop leads and close business, supports surgeons in the operating room, and is accountable for sales goals and customer relationships. Ophthalmic surgery selling experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Consultative SellingPhaco TechniquesLCS TechniquesRefractive Surgery TechniquesAnalytical ReasoningBrand Positioning StrategyBusiness BehaviorCompetitive Landscape AnalysisConfidentialityCustomer CentricityCustomer Experience ManagementExecution FocusFinancial ReportsMarket Opportunity AssessmentPresentation DesignProblem SolvingProduct KnowledgeSales ChannelsStrategic Sales PlanningSustainable ProcurementVendor Selection

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3+ Years Medical Device Sales Experience2+ Years Capital Equipment Sales ExperienceOphthalmic Surgery Selling Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function

Capital Sales -- MedTech (Commission)

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Capital Equipment Specialist to support the Chicago, IL territory.

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Main Areas Of Responsibility

Represents Johnson and Johnson Vision Surgical (JJVS) Capital Products to appropriate customer base within a designated geographical area, placing major emphasis on increasing the adoption of equipment that includes Phaco, LCS, Femto, Excimer and Aberrometer technologies. Assigned sales goals are achieved through creative, consultative selling and implementation of the U.S. marketing plans.

The Capital Equipment Specialist provides technical product knowledge and in-service support to ensure customer satisfaction. The Capital Equipment Specialist will utilize the local JJVS Account Executive, Key Account Executive, Premium Practice Specialist, and Corporate Accounts Representatives to enhance productivity, create and solidify key relationships, and ultimately enhance the selling process. Works synergistically with all other JJVS sales personnel in co-selling efforts to strengthen JJVS customer value. Will be in the OR roughly 75% of the time working hand-in-hand with Ophthalmologists on surgical technique, efficiency, and all aspect of cataract and refractive surgery to enhance patient safety and to play a key role in getting the surgeon to experience desired outcomes. Complies with required reports and requests.

  • Responsible for all capital sales of JJSV portfolio and achieving sales quota.
  • Responsible for all aspects of selling phaco, LCS and Refractive Suites, utilizing accessories and disposables with new customers and installed base to position J&J Surgical as the leader in Cataract and Refractive equipment.
  • Provides expert knowledge about products and surgical techniques to potential customers. Teach new and current customers techniques with Phaco, LCS and Refractive Suites advancing our exposure and market share.
  • Work with DBM, AE, KAE and PPS team to find new leads and close business.
  • Keeps all leads and accounts current in CRM systems (EyeForce)
  • Responsible for facilitating Service Agreements
  • Achieves sales goals on Equipment and Procedures

Qualifications

  • University/Bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of 3 years medical device sales experience is required
  • A minimum of 2 years of Capital equipment sales experience is required
  • Ophthalmic surgery selling experience is preferred

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s What You Can Expect

Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to complete a short-recorded video interview, giving you the chance to share more about yourself. If successful, a recruiter will also reach out by phone to walk you through the process and answer any questions.

Interviews with the team: If you move forward, you’ll meet with the hiring manager (and possibly others on the team) in one or two interview rounds, depending on the role.

Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard, so our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

At the end of the process, we’ll also invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPONA

Adheres to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objectives.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $81,000 - $131,100.

The Company maintains a highly competitive sales incentive compensation program. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for participation in this program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

  • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k).
  • This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
  • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.jjbenefitsguides.com/us/index.html

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Behavior, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Confidentiality, Customer Centricity, Customer Experience Management, Execution Focus, Financial Reports, Market Opportunity Assessment, Presentation Design, Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Sales Channels, Strategic Sales Planning, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$81,000 - $131,100

How this job compares

Set against the 991 open Medical Device Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–131K/yr
  • US median$85–105K/yr590 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $106K, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($96K) — in the middle half of Medical Device Sales salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Medical Device Sales jobs in Illinois and 991 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Medical Device Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (816 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 350 of the 991 open Medical Device Sales jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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