National Sales Manager, Sports Medicine

Milliken & Company; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare product company is seeking a motivated individual for a sales role in sports medicine. The position requires experience in account management, a strong sales background, and the ability to travel up to 75%. Candidates should have a 4-year degree and 5 years of relevant experience, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. The role involves developing sales strategies, engaging with key customers, and attending industry conferences.

Qualifications

• 4 years degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in sports medicine or healthcare sales experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial sales strategy.
• Conduct meetings to identify needs and suggest products.
• Attend national conferences to build relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Organizational skills

Presentation and teaching skills

Education

4-year college level degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

At OVIK Health we develop market leading healthcare and sports medicine products with the mission to Improve Patient Lives. We create technically advanced products designed for consistency, dependability and ease of use while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Within our sports medicine market we help drive positive clinical outcomes by providing clinicians with superior quality products, dedicated support and ongoing education.

Position Overview

The OVIK Health leadership team is seeking a motivated individual and leader with sales experience within the sports medicine, athletic training, healthcare and/or specialty distribution markets. This national role requires the development and execution of a commercial strategy, excellent account management, distributor relationships and go‑to‑market initiatives. Traveling to visit key customers, distributors and Key Opinion Leaders is important to build relationships and represent OVIK Health. The candidate must be a hands‑on self‑starter, well organized, able to work independently, have knowledge of these markets and represent OVIK Health. This role requires up to 75% travel to customers, conferences and OVIK Health business locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial sales strategy that includes customer visits (ATCs, colleges, universities, distributors) via scheduled visits, conferences, cold calling and digital outreach.
• Understand ATC responsibilities and become an expert in taping application techniques, injury prevention and ATC practice standards.
• Conduct meetings with Athletic Trainers to identify their needs and suggest appropriate products.
• Become a trusted expert in taping products and clinical applications related to injury prevention and recovery.
• Develop distribution strategy that provides growth opportunities.
• Attend regional and national sports medicine and healthcare conferences.
• Work with OVIK Health leadership on the ongoing development of commercial sales excellence, marketing initiatives and the development of aspirational goals around divisional culture and workplace.

Qualifications – Required

• 4‑year college level degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous 5‑year experience in sports medicine, healthcare sales or as an Athletic Trainer.
• Strong communication skills, actively calling on accounts and sales professionals daily.
• Familiar with Distribution, Athletic programs, Schools, Universities.
• Strong presentation, teaching, and selling skills.
• Highly organized and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with Salesforce, Concur, LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic anatomy and sports injury knowledge preferred.
• Strong taping fundamentals; undergraduate experience applicable is helpful.
• Understanding of pricing, bids, quotes and working competitively within a customer’s budget.
• Unique expertise pertaining to sales, sports, healthcare, teaching or marketing considered.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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