Cardiothoracic Sales Specialist

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in the UK seeks a Cardiothoracic Specialist to drive growth across the Southern territory. Responsibilities include providing in-theatre support and training for surgical staff. This role requires experience in medical device sales and a degree in biomedical sciences. The position offers a competitive package with a basic salary of £40,000-£46,000 and uncapped commission. Excellent opportunity for driven individuals looking to advance in a specialist surgical field.

Benefits

Private medical care for you and your immediate family

Fully expensed company car & fuel card

25 days’ holiday plus public holidays

Gym Discounts scheme

Critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in medical device sales within orthopaedics or cardiothoracic surgery.
• Strong background in surgical theatres and confident providing in-theatre support.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the Southern UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of cardiothoracic product portfolio across Southern UK.
• Provide in-theatre support to surgeons and theatre staff during procedures.
• Deliver training and education, and organise cadaveric workshops.

Skills

Experience in medical device sales

Surgical theatre background

Providing in-theatre support

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in biomedical sciences or related field

Job description

Territory: South of Birmingham, ideally London-based but also happy to cover the South Coast, Wales and Plymouth.

Products: Innovative cardiothoracic surgical portfolio, including tools, implants, and technologies to support complex procedures and enhance surgical outcomes

THE COMPANY:

This global organisation is a leading manufacturer of world-class medical devices, consumables, and surgical technologies. With revenues of over £3 billion, continuous year-on-year growth, and consistent investment in R&D, training, and product innovation, the company is at the forefront of advancing surgical care. Recognised with multiple awards, the business offers an exceptional opportunity to join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation in healthcare.

THE ROLE:

As Cardiothoracic Specialist, you will be responsible for driving growth of the cardiothoracic product portfolio across the Southern UK territory. This is a newly created role with significant potential, where you will manage key relationships and develop new opportunities within both NHS and private hospitals.

Your responsibilities will include providing in-theatre support to surgeons and theatre staff during procedures, delivering training and education, and organising cadaveric workshops to drive adoption and product familiarity. You will also collaborate with regional managers and product specialists to identify strategic accounts and deliver long-term sales growth.

Given the demands of the theatre environment, flexibility is essential. This is not a typical 9-5 role but offers excellent earning potential for driven individuals. Comprehensive product training will be provided, alongside the opportunity to work with cutting-edge surgical technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST have experience in medical device sales within orthopaedics or cardiothoracic surgery
• Strong background in surgical theatres and confident providing in-theatre support
• Degree in biomedical sciences or related field
• Willingness to travel extensively across the Southern UK

CULTURE:

You will be joining a high-performing and supportive sales team with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and professional development. The organisation empowers its people with autonomy and responsibility, avoiding micro-management and instead focusing on developing individuals to achieve their full potential. If you are ambitious, adaptable, and eager to make your mark in a specialist surgical field, this is a fantastic career opportunity.

The Package for Cardiothoracic Specialist:

• Basic: £40,000-£46,000
• Commission: £12,000 uncapped
• Car: Fully expensed company car & fuel card
• Private medical care for you and your immediate family
• An ‘opt-in’ dental plan
• Critical illness insurance – 75% of basic salary after the deferred period of 26 weeks
• Life insurance – 4x benefit of basic salary to be paid to named beneficiaries
• 25 days’ holiday plus usual public holidays in England and Wales (or a day in lieu where we require you to work on a public holiday)
• 10% employer contribution to the Company Group Stakeholder Pension scheme, with voluntary employee contribution
• Gym Discounts scheme