Smith+Nephew

Sales Associate (Knee Specialist cover)

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSmith+Nephew
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted30 Jul 2026

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

Are you passionate about healthcare, building strong customer relationships, and making a real difference to patient outcomes? We are looking for a Sales Associate to join our Sports Medicine (SPM) business on a 12 month fixed term contract, supporting customers across Kent and East Sussex and helping drive the adoption of innovative sports medicine technologies that improve patient care and clinical outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial expertise while working closely with healthcare professionals across your territory.

What will you be doing?

In this field based role, you will work closely with healthcare professionals across hospitals and clinical settings to support the successful use of our Sports Medicine (SPM) portfolio. Your days will be spent delivering product training, providing technical support, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

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You will help customers implement and optimise treatment pathways, support product adoption, and work collaboratively with colleagues across Smith+Nephew to maximise opportunities within your territory. Through a combination of education, commercial focus, and customer partnership, you will contribute to both improved patient outcomes and business success.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role comes from combining clinical curiosity, commercial awareness, and a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences. You will enjoy building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and helping customers achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key requirements include:

Degree level education, ideally within a science based discipline or equivalent experience.

Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent planning and organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A willingness to travel extensively across the territory and spend the majority of your time in the field supporting customers

You. Unlimited.

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

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)

Your Future: Generous sales incentive plans 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. Field based sales roles are provided with a company car or car allowance.

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