Field Sales Representative

Smith & Nephew; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device company is searching for a Trainee Sales Assistant in Watford. This role involves promoting a variety of medical products, such as stents and surgical meshes, to hospitals and private clinics. The candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and providing technical product details. A basic salary of £40,000 to £47,000, plus a bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Full healthcare coverage

Pension scheme

26 days holiday plus additional benefits

Car allowance of £500 monthly

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, surgical, or clinical sales field preferable but not mandatory.
• Clinical candidates from backgrounds like scrub nurse or radiographer welcome.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Present technical and clinical benefits of products.
• Manage the sales cycle from qualification to closing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Comfort discussing technical products

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Trainee Sales Assistant to join our team in Watford. The role focuses on selling a range of medical products—including stents, glues and meshes—to hospitals and private clinics around London and the M25 region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with surgeons, nurses and procurement staff in secondary care settings.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the defined territory.
• Present technical and clinical benefits of our surgical products, including interventional neuroradiology, point‑of‑care DNA testing and surgical glue/mesh.
• Manage the sales cycle from qualification through to closing deals and post‑sale support.

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, surgical or clinical sales field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Clinical candidates with backgrounds such as scrub nurse, radiographer or ODP are welcome.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with healthcare professionals.
• Comfortable discussing technical products and outcomes with surgeons and procurement teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Basic Salary: £40,000–£47,000 per year (potential for a higher starting band for surgical sales).

Bonus / OTE: up to £16,000 uncapped.

Car Allowance: £500 monthly.

Benefits: Full healthcare coverage, pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus additional statutory benefits.

Availability: Full‑time.

Location

Watford, United Kingdom.