National Business Development Manager - Surgical Technology

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device manufacturer is seeking a sales professional to lead the UK launch of a new surgical technology product. This national field-based role involves driving adoption among anaesthetists and critical care teams. The ideal candidate has a proven sales track record in operating theatres and a strong clinical network. The position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and an opportunity to shape a new product category while growing into a leadership role.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based commission

Flexible car policy

Pension benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling into operating theatres or critical care environments.
• Comfortable working independently and shaping a new product category.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct sales efforts into anaesthetists, operating room teams, and critical care departments.
• Build and leverage clinical relationships to introduce new solutions.
• Provide market feedback and insights to shape product positioning.
• Represent the business at clinical meetings and industry events.

Skills

Sales expertise in surgical technologies

Clinical credibility

Networking within anaesthesia teams

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ability to travel nationally

Job description

Overview

• Lead the UK launch of a new surgical technology product.
• Clinically focused, innovation-led medical device business.

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established medical device manufacturer with a strong reputation in anaesthesia, airway management, and surgical care. Following recent investment and portfolio expansion, they are entering an exciting phase of growth, launching a new surgical technology product designed for use in operating theatres and critical care environments. With a lean UK team and global reach through distributors, they offer a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-moving, agile environment.

Job Description

This is a national, field-based sales role focused on launching and driving adoption of a new surgical technology product across the UK market.

• Lead direct sales efforts into anaesthetists, operating room teams, and critical care departments across NHS and private hospitals
• Build and leverage clinical relationships to introduce a new solution within surgical and airway management pathways
• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy, supported by internal admin and marketing teams
• Provide market feedback and competitor insights to shape product positioning and messaging
• Represent the business at clinical meetings, product demos, and industry events
• Collaborate with leadership on future team structure and growth plans
• Contribute to the development and launch of additional surgical and airway-related product lines
• Progress into hiring and leading a UK sales team as the business scales

The Successful Applicant

A commercially driven sales professional with strong clinical credibility and experience in surgical or airway-related technologies.

• Proven track record selling into operating theatres or critical care environments
• Strong network within anaesthesia and surgical teams
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset suited to a small, fast-growing company
• Comfortable working independently and shaping a new product category
• Able to cover a national territory, with the ability to travel

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary aligned to experience
• Performance-based commission structure
• Flexible car policy or allowance
• Pension and core protection benefits
• Opportunity to shape a new product category and grow into a leadership role
• Collaborative, agile working environment with high visibility across the business