Full-Time

Sports Medicine Associate Sales Representative

Atlanta, GA

Updated on 9/3/2026

Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew

10,001+ employees

Global medical devices for orthopedics

No salary listed

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

On-site in Atlanta, GA; 2-4 overnights per month within territory; occasional national travel.

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Must successfully complete credentialing process and comply with vaccine protocols for entry into healthcare facilities
  • Travel within designated sales territory with 2-4 overnights a month; infrequent national travel for events and conferences
Responsibilities
  • Assist in providing clinical case coverage in the operating room within assigned territory and hospital accounts; secure inventory for those cases; observe and consult the surgical team on Smith+Nephew instrumentation and implants; complete the logistical requirements associated with those cases
  • Work collaboratively with Sales Reps within the territory as well as key orthopedic surgeons, hospital and operating room staff, administrators, and clinicians
  • Assimilate and learn a high level of technical information as it relates to surgery and procedures to become a technical expert in the Sports Medicine portfolio
Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum (2) two years sales experience in medical device industry (preferred)
  • Preferred experience in the healthcare industry, specifically selling orthopedic products
  • Proven track record selling/converting business at the surgeon or hospital level
  • Experience leading/mentoring team members and new sales representatives
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with surgeons, hospital staff, and co-workers to enhance access to customers and provide data-driven, trusted solutions
  • Travel opportunities in role are not listed as desirable; (no separate travel)

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $1.597 billion; Sports Medicine offset orthopaedics weakness.
  • Management kept 2026 trading profit guidance at $1.3 billion despite softer sales.
  • CARTIHEAL AGILI-C gained first 2026 reimbursement and reached Australia, Italy, and Belgium.

What critics are saying

  • August 4, 2026 guidance cut to 4% growth exposed weak US knees.
  • China ENT VBP starts second-half 2026, while skin-substitute reimbursement crushes Advanced Wound Bioactives.
  • Smith+Nephew's cementless knees gap cedes premium orthopaedics share to Stryker and Zimmer Biomet.

What makes Smith+Nephew unique

  • Smith+Nephew's innovation pipeline now drives over 60% of growth.
  • CORI XT, launched in 2026, unifies handheld robotics across knee, hip, and shoulder procedures.
  • ASC Solutions and LEAF 3.0 extend devices into outpatient care and monitoring.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Family Planning Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Volunteer Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Discounted Stock Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/vacation?

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

Ticker Report
Sep 3rd, 2026
Corient Private Wealth LP Makes New $2 Million Investment in Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc. $SNN

Corient Private Wealth LP purchased a new stake in Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc. (NYSE:SNN – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 31,871 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,999,000. Other large investors […]

Yahoo Finance
Aug 17th, 2026
Smith+Nephew launches FLOW FLEXTEND COBLATION Wand with adjustable-angle tip for complex hip procedures

Smith+Nephew has launched the FLOW FLEXTEND COBLATION Wand, a new radiofrequency resection device designed for complex hip procedures. The device features an adjustable-angle tip that provides enhanced joint access and tissue targeting in difficult-to-reach hip, knee, and shoulder anatomies. The wand incorporates Smith+Nephew's FLOW~IQ technology, which automatically balances saline outflow with COBLATION energy. Its design includes a precision electrode with an adjustable tip that improves access to targeted tissues whilst facilitating insertion and removal. The angle adjustment mechanism allows surgeons to set the desired position without continuous manual control. Early surgeon feedback has been positive, with users highlighting improved versatility in the central compartment and precise tissue preservation capabilities compared to existing instruments.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 21st, 2026
Smith+Nephew launches ASC Solutions strategy to help ambulatory surgery centres optimise costs and outcomes

Smith+Nephew has launched ASC Solutions, an enterprise strategy designed to help ambulatory surgery centres optimise costs, improve quality and enhance performance. The initiative provides ASCs with access to clinical expertise, procedural technologies and data analytics to support growth and patient outcomes in value-based care settings. The company is expanding its ASC ONE delivery model into an integrated platform that simplifies centre development and accelerates facility readiness. ASC ONE coordinates services including facility design, construction, financing and clinical enablement through a single point of contact. Smith+Nephew has partnered with STERIS Unity Health Centers, Brasfield & Gorrie, Ghafari and Hopper Healthcare to provide expertise across the ASC lifecycle. The model enables physician-led organisations and health systems to streamline vendor management whilst reducing complexity and improving execution timelines.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 8th, 2026
Smith+Nephew completes first clinical cases with CORI XT handheld robotics platform for knee and shoulder surgery

Smith+Nephew has completed the first clinical cases using its next-generation CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform for knee and shoulder arthroplasty. The platform is designed as a single handheld robotics system for various orthopaedic procedures, including partial to revision knee, hip, and anatomic and reverse shoulder surgeries. The first shoulder arthroplasty cases were performed at Duke Health by Dr Christopher Klifto, who used CORI SHOULDER Handheld Robotic Arthroplasty with the AETOS Shoulder System. Dr Bertrand Kaper subsequently completed the first CORI XT shoulder cases in an ambulatory surgery centre setting in Scottsdale, Arizona. The platform supports both hospital and ambulatory surgical centre environments, with a compact footprint tailored to different facility needs. Smith+Nephew's approach aims to enhance surgeon expertise whilst maintaining clinical control and workflow efficiency.

Associated Press
Jun 1st, 2026
Smith+Nephew launches next-gen LEAF system, cutting pressure injury odds by 73% and saving hospitals up to $1.8M

Smith+Nephew has launched the next generation LEAF Patient Monitoring System in the US, a pressure injury prevention platform designed to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs). The cloud-hosted system uses wearable sensors to monitor patient mobility and provide real-time turn status updates, improving workflow efficiency and protocol adherence. HAPIs cause approximately 60,000 annual deaths in the US and cost the economy $26.8 billion yearly. The LEAF system has demonstrated a 73% reduction in HAPI odds compared to standard care and delivers up to $1.8 million in estimated savings per critical care facility. The enhanced platform features an improved user interface developed with nursing teams and integrates seamlessly with hospital electronic medical records. It currently monitors over 150,000 patients annually across healthcare facilities.