Area Sales Manager (Medical Devices)

Unicorn Resourcing; Chapeltown; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in medical devices is looking for an Area Sales Manager to manage and expand its customer base across the NHS and private healthcare markets. This full-time, field-based role focuses on high-end critical care environments. Candidates should have proven sales experience in medical devices, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, with a realistic OTE of £85k, plus a company car or allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales within the medical devices or electronics industries.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with various stakeholders.
• Deliver tailored product demonstrations and presentations.
• Contribute to market and competitor analysis.
• Meet annual sales and margin targets.

Skills

Sales experience in medical devices

Commercial acumen

Presentation and negotiation skills

Understanding of technology solutions

Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Competence in Microsoft Office

Job description

Area Sales Manager (Medical Sales)

Location: Field-based – South (SE / S London, Sussex, Crawley, Croydon, Leatherhead, Worthing, Southampton, Dartford, Brighton, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: up to 58k max OTE 85k realistic 1st year + comp car or car allowance

Sector: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology

Overview

A leading provider of patient monitoring and clinical information systems is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow a well-established customer base across the NHS and private healthcare markets. The role focuses on high-end critical care environments including ICU, HDU, CCU, and Operating Rooms.

With a strong reputation for outstanding service, the company is looking for a proactive sales professional who excels at both relationship management and new business development. You’ll be expected to collaborate closely with technical service and support teams to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow existing customer accounts, ensuring continued satisfaction and product usage.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities in both NHS and private healthcare settings.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including clinicians, nurses, procurement teams, EBME technicians, and senior hospital staff.
• Deliver product demonstrations, proposals, and presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Contribute to market and competitor analysis to inform strategy and product positioning.
• Meet agreed annual sales and margin targets through structured planning and effective territory management.
• Support and adhere to all aspects of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in sales within the medical devices or electronics industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex sales cycles.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate software and technology solutions.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and goal‑oriented with a high level of initiative.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and general IT proficiency.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with critical care or patient monitoring equipment.
• Experience selling into NHS trusts or private hospital groups.
• Insight into hospital procurement and clinical workflows.
• Familiarity with EBME and clinical IT systems.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A confident and articulate communicator who is persistent and professional.
• A natural relationship builder who can identify opportunities and close deals.
• An organised and disciplined individual who thrives on delivering results.

If you are interested in the role of Medical Area Sales Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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