National Sales Manager – UK
Orthopaedics (Hip & Knee) | High-Growth, Leadership Opportunity
Location:UK-wide
Employment Type: Full-time, Field-based
Sector:Orthopaedic Implants
We are partnering with a rapidly growing UK-based orthopaedics business to appoint a National Sales Manager — a pivotal leadership role at a key stage of their expansion.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing UK sales function, leading a talented team while shaping the strategy, culture, and future direction of the business.
Why this role stands out
- Strong growth trajectory – the UK business is already exceeding expectations, with significant momentum heading into 2026
- Innovative portfolio – a differentiated Hip & Knee offering, including advanced resurfacing solutions gaining real traction in the market
- Visible leadership role – reporting directly to senior leadership with genuine influence over UK strategy
- Opportunity to make your mark – a team ready for coaching, development, and direction
- Autonomy & ownership – not just executing strategy, but shaping it
The Role
As National Sales Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading and developing the UK sales organisation, driving performance and building a high-performance culture.
You\'ll combine strategic leadership with hands‑on field engagement, ensuring your team is supported, developed, and consistently delivering at a high level.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing the UK commercial strategy aligned to wider business objectives
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring a national sales team, embedding a high-performance, strengths‑based culture
- Spending time in the field to develop individuals and support revenue growth
- Building strong relationships with surgeons, KOLs, and key healthcare stakeholders
- Driving collaboration across sales, marketing, operations, and R\&D
- Leading product launches and ensuring best‑in‑class execution across the UK
- Owning forecasting, performance tracking, and delivery against ambitious revenue targets
The Team
You\'ll inherit a capable and experienced team with strong foundations and performance – but one that\'s looking for clear leadership, development, and direction to reach the next level.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape, evolve, and elevate a national team.
What\'s Looking For
- Proven experience in orthopaedic sales leadership, ideally within Hip & Knee
- A strong track record of delivering and exceeding UK sales targets
- Ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams in a field‑based environment
- Credibility in clinical and commercial conversations with surgeons and stakeholders
- A hands‑on leadership style – visible, engaged, and impactful in the field
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution
The Opportunity
This role offers more than just leadership — it\'s a chance to:
- Take ownership of a growing UK business
- Build a high‑performing, engaged sales culture
- Influence strategy at a national level
- Play a key role in the next phase of commercial growth
- Leave a lasting legacy within the organisation
Package
- Base salary: up to £90,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
- Bonus: £32,000 (performance‑based)
- Car allowance: £7,000
- Full benefits package
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