Senior Orthopaedic Sales Specialist

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you ready to make a real impact in orthopaedics? This is your chance to join a global leader in a newly created role, an opportunity to shape the future of orthopaedic revision surgery. If you thrive on building relationships, driving growth, and supporting cutting-edge surgical solutions, this role is for you.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Orthopaedic Sales Specialist you will be the trusted expert for our revision portfolio, working hand-in-hand with surgeons and priority accounts to deliver exceptional outcomes. Your role will take you into operating theatres, supporting complex procedures and ensuring successful adoption of innovative technologies, including robotics.

You’ll have the freedom to define how we approach this market, influence strategy, and make a visible impact from day one. You will lead the charge in acquiring new customers in high-volume centres, develop tailored account plans, and collaborate with Account Managers and Area Business Managers to execute tactical sales strategies. From supporting tender submissions and pitches to driving new product launches, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of revision surgery. Alongside this, you will gather market intelligence, identify growth opportunities, and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders to strengthen our market position.

This is a field-based role covering the South East. Candidates will ideally be based in or around Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton, or South West London.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a trusted partner to our customers and an ambassador for innovation. You’ll need:

• Proven sales experience within the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector, with strong expertise in orthopaedics, including revision procedures.

A degree in Life Sciences, Business Management or an equivalent qualification

The ability to work independently, travel extensively across your territory, and manage multiple priorities

Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach that inspires confidence in both customers and colleague

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.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities.

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.

Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).

Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.

Sales roles: Choose between a company car or a generous cash car allowance.

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