Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We’re looking for a driven Account Manager to join our Orthopaedics team based in Northern England. If you’re passionate about building strong customer relationships, delivering value-based solutions, and making a real impact in healthcare, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic field-based sales role.
Due to the localities of the position you will be ideally located around Leeds, Hull or Sheffield.
What will you be doing?
As our Orthopaedics Account Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving strategic growth across key accounts in your territory. Reporting to the Area Business Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your accounts, crafting and executing strategic plans that unlock new opportunities and drive revenue growth. From leading quarterly business reviews to developing tailored proposals, you’ll collaborate across teams, harness data from our CRM system, and stay ahead of market trends to ensure our focus brands thrive. Your role will be pivotal in expanding the footprint of our focus brands and ensuring our solutions make a meaningful difference to healthcare providers and patients alike.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being a trusted advisor, a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for our products and customers. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be energised by the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll need:
1. Proven sales experience, ideally with exposure to value and portfolio selling in hospital and community settings
2. Strong account management skills with a track record of driving revenue growth and market share
3. Confidence in engaging senior clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, including NHS procurement professionals
4. A degree in life sciences, business management or equivalent,
5. A valid driving licence
Travel Requirements: >75% within your patch.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
What we are offering you
6. Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ;
7. Your Future: Generous sales incentive plans and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
8. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
9. Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
10. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
11. Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
12. Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts. Field based sales roles are provided with a company car or car allowance.