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Smith+Nephew

Business Development Executive, Hospital - NZ

NZL - Auckland

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Country
NZ
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
20 Oct 2026

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Business Development Executive – Hospital NZ

Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.

This role will accelerate growth of Advanced Wound Management (AWM) products in the Hospital channel by managing strategic Hospital accounts.

What will you be doing?

Delivery of Sales and growth targets across the Complex and Surgical Wound Care portfolio

  • Develop strategic account plans focused on long-term category growth and sustainable market expansion.
  • Identify unmet clinical needs, market trends and healthcare system opportunities.
  • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives that expand adoption across priority Health New Zealand accounts.
  • Build executive level relationships with clinical leaders, procurement stakeholders, Health New Zealand decision makers and PHARMAC representatives.
  • Maintain disciplined opportunity management with a focus on strategic growth opportunities and long term account development.
  • Monitor business performance using power BI and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Apply Challenger Selling principles to influence clinical, operational and executive stakeholders

In line with KPIs, spend a minimum of 80% of the working week in targeted hospital accounts, developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Focus on uncovering new business opportunities, expanding market penetration and advancing complex and surgical opportunities through effective stakeholder engagement and account planning.

  • Actively participate at all scheduled sales and team huddle meetings.
  • Partner across Hospital, Community, Marketing and Market Development teams to deliver shared growth objectives.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Medical sales experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical environment.
  • Proven experience selling complex wound and surgical solutions by influencing clinical practice through clinical, procedural and commercial conversations.
  • In depth knowledge of the healthcare industry in New Zealand, working knowledge of wound care or related area
  • Formal Education in Business or relevant Medical Specialties.
  • Valid driver’s license.

To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people, the patients we serve, and to the wider health of the planet and society.

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

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into YouUnlimited, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.

Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.

Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N.

Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

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