Account Manager - Sports Medicine

Smith & Nephew; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology firm is seeking a driven Account Manager for the Sports Medicine team. This role focuses on strategic growth across key accounts in Central London. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, account management skills, and a degree in life sciences or business management. This dynamic role promises opportunities for collaboration and significant impact in the healthcare sector. Enjoy competitive benefits including a generous bonus, flexible working hours, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and paid holidays

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a focus on driving revenue growth.
• Experience engaging with NHS procurement professionals is preferred.
• A valid driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth across key accounts in Central London.
• Craft and execute strategic account plans to unlock new opportunities.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Proven sales experience in hospital settings

Strong account management skills

Engaging with senior 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 Sports Medicine team based in London and covering the Central London territory. 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 Sports Medicine Account Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving strategic growth across key accounts in your Central London 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:

• 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.

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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