Surgical Sales Associate

PROJECTUS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in healthcare sales with a leading medical technology firm. This role offers hands-on experience in a clinical setting, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to the sales process from day one. You’ll receive comprehensive training and support, allowing you to grow into a full sales territory role. If you are motivated, organized, and ready to make a difference in the medical field, this is the perfect position for you. Join a dynamic team that values your development and offers a clear path for career progression.

Benefits

Full training programme

Ongoing mentoring

Performance-related commission

Opportunity to work with leading technologies

Qualifications

• Eager to develop within a technical and clinical sales environment.
• Background in life sciences or healthcare is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in delivering account plans across NHS and private hospitals.
• Build and maintain relationships with surgeons and hospital staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Degree in Healthcare

Degree in Sport Science

Job description

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Collaborating with MedTech companies globally to source the best talent

Sales Associate – Medical Devices (Leeds, UK)

An excellent opportunity to launch your career in healthcare sales with a global medical technology leader

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected medical device company with a strong presence in surgical and endoscopic technologies. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to break into medical sales and gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded, clinical field. The role is based in Leeds and forms part of a wider, high-performing UK sales team.

Although titled as a Sales Associate, this position offers far more than an entry-level experience. You’ll be working directly alongside experienced Territory Managers and Product Specialists, supporting clinical teams in hospitals and contributing to the sales process from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sales team in delivering account plans across NHS and private hospitals
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with surgeons, theatre staff, and hospital procurement teams
• Attend operating theatres and clinical settings to assist with product setup, demonstrations, and in-theatre support

This is a field-based role with regular travel across the region. You will be given full product training and continuous development support to help you progress toward a full sales territory role.

Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for someone commercially minded, confident, and eager to develop within a technical and clinical sales environment. You may have a background in life sciences, healthcare, sport science or a related field, but above all, you should be highly motivated and professional in your approach.

The ideal candidate will:

• Communicate clearly and confidently with both clinical and commercial stakeholders
• Be comfortable working in hospital environments
• Be organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Show initiative, resilience, and a strong desire to grow professionally
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be open to regular travel across the region

What’s on Offer:

• Full training programme and ongoing mentoring
• Competitive base salary with performance-related commission
• Opportunity to work with leading surgical technologies that have real clinical impact
• Clear path for progression into a full sales territory role

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career in medical sales. If you’re looking to join a business where you can make a real difference and grow your commercial career in a professional and supportive environment.

What are you waiting for?? Apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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