Sales Associate | J&J MedTech | Surgery | |West Midlands

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare innovation company is seeking a Sales Associate in Birmingham to support sales growth in the MedTech Surgery division. This role provides an excellent introduction to MedTech sales, involving collaboration with professionals and exposure to strategic aspects of the business. Candidates will assist in achieving sales targets and develop product knowledge to engage with healthcare professionals. The position includes a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Structured development plan

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Organised, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel across the relevant sales region as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving regional sales targets by supporting account activity and customer engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals and surgical teams.
• Work closely with the wider sales and support teams to ensure alignment on goals and activities.

Skills

Account Management

Business Behavior

Collaborating

Customer Centricity

Medical Technology

Sales

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function

Clinical Sales – Surgeons (Commission)

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom; Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Sales Associate within the J&J MedTech Surgery division. This role is the perfect introduction to a career in MedTech sales at Johnson & Johnson, offering hands‑on experience, structured development, and exposure to both commercial and strategic aspects of the business. It’s designed to kick‑start a long‑term career in sales within one of the world’s most respected healthcare companies.

Purpose of the Role

As a Sales Associate, you will support the growth and retention of business across our Endomech and energy surgical portfolios. You will work closely with the Sales team and Regional Sales Manager to contribute to sales targets, while also participating in key project‑based initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and customer engagement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop core sales skills while gaining exposure to cross‑functional projects that shape the future of our business.

Please note: This role requires a willingness to travel and be flexible regionally to support business needs, training, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Development

• Assist in achieving regional sales targets by supporting account activity & customer engagement.
• Develop product knowledge and clinical understanding to support in‑theatre case coverage and customer queries.
• Collaborate with Sales Specialists to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Customer Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals and surgical teams.
• Support the planning and execution of customer training events and educational sessions.
• Represent the company professionally at all times, upholding our values and commitment to healthcare excellence.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the wider sales and support teams to ensure alignment on goals and activities.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and development workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• Early in their sales career with a passion for sales, healthcare, or medical technology.
• A strong communicator with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Organised, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willing and able to travel across the relevant sales region as required.
• Ideally educated to degree level or with equivalent experience in a customer‑facing role or healthcare setting.
• A team player who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.

What’s in it for YOU?

Role

• A structured development plan and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.
• Exposure to both commercial and strategic aspects of the business.
• A competitive compensation package including base salary, commission scheme, and benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
• Access to wellbeing resources, private healthcare, and opportunities to contribute to community projects.

Make Your Mark

Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming surgical care. With your energy and our expertise, there’s no limit to the impact we can make—together.

Required Skills

• Account Management
• Business Behavior
• Collaborating
• Cultural Competence
• Customer Analytics
• Customer Centricity
• Execution Focus
• Healthcare Trends
• Issue Escalation
• Market Knowledge
• Market Research
• Medical Technology
• Sales
• Sales Support
• Solutions Selling
• Sustainable Procurement
• Vendor Selection

Preferred Skills

• Account Management
• Business Behavior
• Collaborating
• Cultural Competence
• Customer Analytics
• Customer Centricity
• Execution Focus
• Healthcare Trends
• Issue Escalation
• Market Knowledge
• Market Research
• Medical Technology
• Sales
• Sales Support
• Solutions Selling
• Sustainable Procurement
• Vendor Selection