Sales Associate (Graduate)

Smith & Nephew; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm is seeking a Sales Associate to cover Bristol and Cardiff. The role involves delivering post-operative therapy products, training healthcare staff, and managing key relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a science-related field and demonstrate strong organizational and customer relationship skills. A commitment to driving sales in a field role is essential, with up to 90% of time spent in the field.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus and pension schemes

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Company car or cash allowance option

Qualifications

• Proactive and knowledgeable in post-operative therapies.
• Comfortable with extensive travel and long-distance driving.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Champion post-op therapy range in hospitals.
• Deliver hands-on training and technical support.
• Build relationships with clinical teams and manage stock.

Skills

Building relationships

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Knowledge in science-based subjects

Education

Degree-level education in a science-based subject

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We’re investing in the future of post-operative therapy, and this is your chance to be part of it! As a Sales Associate covering the Bristol and Cardiff territory, you’ll help shape how we deliver surgical intervention products to patients. If you're looking to launch your med-tech career, this is the perfect opportunity to join a business that’s transforming and growing, with clear paths for development and progression.

This role plays a vital part in improving recovery journeys for patients following surgery. By delivering our post-operative therapy products into clinical settings, you’ll help healthcare professionals achieve better outcomes, reduce complications and support faster healing. You’ll be a key link between innovation and patient care.

What will you be doing?

As a Sales Associate, you’ll be the face of Smith+Nebhew in Bristol and Cardiff hospitals, championing our post‑op therapy range across wards, theatres, clinics, and outpatient settings. You’ll deliver hands‑on training and technical support, ensuring high user competence and pathway adherence. You’ll spot new business opportunities, build strong relationships with key clinical teams, and manage stock, usage, and consignment assets. You’ll collaborate across business units to maximise cross‑portfolio sales, support fleet management, and keep your finger on the pulse of market trends and competitor activity. Every day, you’ll drive impact, reporting progress and ensuring customers receive first‑class service at every touch‑point.

Please note this role requires the ability to travel daily within the set geography with up to 90% of your time spent in the field.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being proactive, knowledgeable and customer‑focused. You’ll thrive if you:

• Have a degree‑level education in a science‑based subject or equivalent experience
• Are confident building relationships and managing stakeholders across health‑care settings
• Can plan and organise your territory with precision and agility
• Are comfortable with extensive travel and long‑distance driving.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
• Training: Hands‑on, team‑customised, mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.
• Sales roles: Choose between a company car or a generous cash car allowance.

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