Account Manager (Sports Medicine)

Smith & Nephew; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking an Account Manager for their Sports Medicine team in the Mid-West Yorkshire territory. This role involves driving strategic growth across key accounts, crafting and executing plans to unlock new opportunities while collaborating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate should have proven sales experience and strong account management skills, engaging both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model along with generous perks including a bonus and private health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Private health and dental plans

Flexible vacation and paid volunteering hours

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Company car or cash car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in healthcare settings.
• Strong track record of driving revenue growth.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth across key accounts.
• Craft and execute strategic plans for accounts.
• Lead business reviews and develop tailored proposals.
• Collaborate across teams and analyze market trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in life sciences, business management or equivalent

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew 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 the Mid- West Yorkshire 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 Mid-West Yorkshire 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.

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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

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