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Smith+Nephew

Sales Associate

UK - Field · UK - Central London

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

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

Ready to build your career in medical technology sales? As a Sales Associate, you will be based in London and cover the London territory, building trusted customer relationships, developing your commercial expertise and identifying opportunities to grow our business.

What will you be doing?

You will take an active role in developing the London territory with NHS and private customers, promoting our product portfolio within key accounts and working towards agreed sales objectives while delivering a high level of service and technical advice to our customers.

As you build your knowledge of the territory, you will develop a strong understanding of existing customers, business potential, purchasing protocols, competitor activity and market trends. You will identify opportunities to grow business with existing customers and develop new relationships, following up sales leads and customer enquiries to make the most of every opportunity.

You will also provide technical advice and product training to customers, manage company assets within your territory and work closely with colleagues across Smith+Nephew to identify opportunities for the wider business.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role will come from combining strong relationship building skills with commercial curiosity, excellent organisation and a willingness to develop in depth product and territory knowledge. You will be comfortable working independently in the field, travelling regularly and building the expertise needed to provide customers with a first class service.

  • Degree level education or equivalent in a science or business based subject.
  • You could either be a new graduate, or someone with clinical skills that wants to transition into a commercial career.
  • Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Effective planning and organisation skills, with the ability to develop detailed knowledge of your customers, territory and market.
  • Comfortable with extensive domestic travel across your territory.

You. Unlimited.

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

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

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

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