Job Description

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:

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  Developing and executing the UK commercial strategy aligned to wider business objectives
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  Leading, coaching, and mentoring a national sales team, embedding a high-performance, strengths-based culture
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  Spending time in the field to develop individuals and support revenue growth
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  Building strong relationships with surgeons, KOLs, and key healthcare stakeholders
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  Driving collaboration across sales, marketing, operations, and R&D
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  Leading product launches and ensuring best-in-class execution across the UK
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  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 We're Looking For

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  Proven experience in orthopaedic sales leadership, ideally within Hip & Knee
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  A strong track record of delivering and exceeding UK sales targets
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  Ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams in a field-based environment
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  Credibility in clinical and commercial conversations with surgeons and stakeholders
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  A hands-on leadership style — visible, engaged, and impactful in the field
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  Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution

The Opportunity

This role offers more than just leadership — it's a chance to:

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  Take ownership of a growing UK business
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  Build a high-performing, engaged sales culture
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  Influence strategy at a national level
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  Play a key role in the next phase of commercial growth
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  Leave a lasting legacy within the organisation

Package

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  Base salary: up to £90,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
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  Bonus: £32,000 (performance-based)
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  Car allowance: £7,000
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  Full benefits package