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Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Sales Specialist - NPWT Hospital

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed medical vocational training, such as operating-room nursing or healthcare and nursing, or another vocational qualification or university study combined with relevant professional experience.
  • Demonstrated sales success in a medical setting, ideally in hospitals or surgery.
  • Sound understanding of healthcare policy frameworks in the hospital sector and their relevance to quality, prevention, and economic efficiency.
  • Strong customer-service orientation, communication skills, negotiation skills, and a clear drive for results.
  • Ability to work in a team, organizational skills, and enthusiasm.
  • Confident use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Very good German and good English, spoken and written.
  • Class B driving licence, residence in the specified region, and willingness to travel approximately 80%.
  • A qualification or certification in wound management, such as ICW, is an advantage.
  • Experience in an international corporation is an advantage.
  • Understanding of hospital structures and processes, such as the DRG system, purchasing, and billing, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for achieving sales targets in the assigned sales territory.
  • Strategically develop existing customer relationships and actively acquire new hospital partners.
  • Advise medical departments, surgeons, nursing staff, operating-room staff, and purchasers on innovative solutions in modern incision management, particularly NPWT.
  • Analyze and optimize clinical processes to prevent wound-healing complications and establish sNPWT as the standard of care.
  • Work with executive management, administrative leadership, and controlling teams to implement new care concepts.
  • Continuously analyze the market and territory for customer needs, decision factors, and regional developments, including budget planning.
  • Accompany surgical procedures to ensure products are used correctly.
  • Participate in workshops, training sessions, and congresses to share knowledge and build professional networks.

About the Company

Smith+Nephew

Global medical devices for orthopedics

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company that designs and makes medical devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound care. Its products help surgeons treat joints and soft tissues and support patient recovery, including knee repair systems, single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices, and other extremity orthopaedic products. These devices are used in hospitals and clinics to perform procedures and support healing, often after surgery or injury. The company differentiates itself with a broad, worldwide product portfolio and collaborations with healthcare organizations to improve care and efficiency for patients and providers. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, streamline medical procedures, and expand access to advanced medical solutions around the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watford, United Kingdom
Founded
1856

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