Account Manager (Orthopaedics)

Smith+Nephew; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their Orthopaedics team in the UK. This role involves driving growth across key accounts and making a real impact in healthcare through strong customer relationships. Qualified candidates will have previous orthopaedic experience and proven sales ability, along with strong account management skills. The position supports a flexible working model and offers a competitive bonus structure.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Must have previous Orthopaedic experience, either clinically or in sales.
• Track record of driving revenue growth and market share.
• Confidence engaging with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth across key accounts in territory.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to unlock new opportunities.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Orthopaedic experience

Proven sales experience

Account management skills

Engagement with stakeholders

Education

Degree in life sciences or business management

Job description

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, covering the Manchester and Liverpool areas. 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.

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 energized by the opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll need:

• Previous Orthopaedic experience is essential, either in a clinical or sales setting.
• Proven sales experience, ideally with exposure to value and portfolio selling in hospital and community settings.
• Strong account management skills with a track record of driving revenue growth and market share.
• Confidence in engaging senior clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, including NHS procurement professionals.
• A degree in life sciences, business management or equivalent.
• A valid driving licence.

Travel Requirements

75% within your patch.

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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.