Surgical Solutions Manager (Sports Medicine)

Smith+Nephew; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm seeks a Surgical Solutions Manager in the Bristol area. This role focuses on providing clinical support for innovative surgical technologies and managing high-value accounts. Ideal candidates have a strong clinical background, experience in the medical device sector, and excel at building relationships with healthcare professionals. The position offers a competitive bonus structure, flexible work options, and various employee benefits to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry or equivalent clinical background.
• Strong clinical aptitude and the ability to educate healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to manage and grow high-value accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical support and training to ensure safe product use.
• Manage high-value accounts and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead product trials showcasing benefits of technologies.

Skills

Experience in the medical device industry

Strong clinical aptitude

Proven ability to manage high-value accounts

Excellent relationship building

Education

Relevant professional qualification or undergraduate degree

Job description

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

Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare? We’re looking for a Surgical Solutions Manager to join our Sports Medicine team based in the Bristol and surrounding South West region, where you’ll be the go-to expert for our innovative surgical technologies. This is your opportunity to shape the future of patient care, build lasting relationships with healthcare professionals and drive meaningful change in operating theatres across your region.

What will you be doing?

As our Surgical Solutions Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver smarter, safer surgical solutions, within our Sports Medicine division. You’ll work closely with surgeons and theatre teams, providing expert clinical support and training to ensure the safe and effective use of our products. You’ll manage high-value accounts, identify growth opportunities, and lead product trials that showcase the benefits of our cutting‑edge technologies. From mapping key stakeholders to supporting stock and equipment management, you’ll be a trusted partner in driving adoption and improving health outcomes.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a confident communicator, a clinical expert and a strategic thinker. You’ll be passionate about healthcare and thrive in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

• Experience in the medical device industry or equivalent clinical background.
• Strong clinical aptitude and the ability to educate healthcare professionals on innovative technologies.
• Proven ability to manage and grow high-value accounts through excellent relationship building and customer focus.
• A relevant professional qualification or undergraduate degree.
• A valid driving licence.

Travel Requirements: >75% within your patch

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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