FMC Meditech are supporting one of the UK’s leading Orthopaedics companies in their search for an Area Sales Manager for their South Central territory (covering from Reading, Hampshire, Surrey to Southampton). This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable commercial experience and build upon your background of medical device or orthopaedic sales. 

The company

Our client is a well-respected, dynamic orthopaedics company who is growing year after year. They’re specialists in the upper and lower extremities and are focused on providing innovative products that are the very best for everyone in the healthcare market, from surgeons to patients.

The team you’ll join is close-knit and vibrant and there’s a real team spirit – if you’re a good team player you’ll fit right into the collaborative, supportive environment that they offer. They also value progression and development, making it a fantastic place to grow your career.

The role

As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll focus on driving growth for a rising Extremities and Trauma portfolio across your designed region, acting as an advocate for new business. You’ll provide training and support to numerous stakeholders in both NHS and private hospitals, from Orthopaedic surgeons to procurement departments. 

Other responsibilities include:

• Selling the product portfolio into the NHS and private sector

• Growing the territory in line with targets

• Maintaining and growing business in the territory

• Attending surgery and educating and supporting Orthopaedic surgeons and theatre staff

• Providing training on the product portfolio to theatre staff

• Reporting to the RSM and providing weekly updates

• Managing the territory and customers

• Attending tradeshows and exhibitions

The requirements

You will have strong (3+ years’) experience in medical device or orthopaedic sales (preferred), as well as: 

• Degree educated in a relevant scientific discipline 

• Experience in an account management role 

• Knowledge of anatomy and/or physiology

• Computer literacy skills (including Microsoft Office suite)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Full UK driving license and ability to travel across the territory

• Knowledge of the orthopaedics and extremities market is desirable but not essential

• Passionate and motivated

Important information

Reference number: 14347 

Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent 

FMC Contact for this role: Francesca Garrod (francesca.garrod@fmctalent.com)