Territory Sales Manager - Manchester - Stryker

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Territory Sales Manager - Stroke - North UKTerritory Sales Manager – Stroke – North UK at Stryker

OverviewStryker's Neurovascular division is focused on advancing the practice of minimally invasive stroke therapies. We are mission‐driven to make health care better by providing innovative stroke care solutions, including clinical education and support to help physicians deliver better patient outcomes. As a Stroke Territory Manager you will be responsible for sales and customer support for the Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) portfolio in the North and North West of the UK, working closely with other Stryker Neurovascular Territory Managers to create and implement strategic plans.

Reporting LineReports to the Regional Sales Manager Neurovascular UK&I and will work closely with the Education, Marketing and Territory Sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve sales results in line with the annual sales target

Provide expert clinical support on interventional neurovascular procedures

Act as subject matter expert for AIS portfolio: anatomy, imaging, device usage, workflow optimisation, patient pathway improvement

Support live cases as required (in‐lab, hybrid theatre) to assist with device set‐up, optimal technique and operator training

Design and deliver education programmes, workshops, simulation training (in hospital / training centre) for cross‐functional hospital teams

Develop training materials, aid in accreditation & competency programmes (aligning with Stryker's SKILLTM and StrokEnomics programmes)

Mentor internal staff and external stakeholder groups to enhance knowledge of stroke pathways, neurovascular devices, and workflow best‐practice

Partner with territory sales and marketing to develop and implement growth plans for key AIS accounts in UK&I

Identify and engage key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinical champions, stroke network leads; build strong relationships to shape clinical adoption and practice patterns

Monitor competitor landscape, clinical evidence, hospital workflow changes and provide insight to Business Unit & Marketing teams

Support case evaluations, trials, device introductions and business reviews at account level

Ensure that all educational, training and device support activities are aligned with delivering better patient outcomes and hospital efficiency

Work within regulatory, ethical, and compliance frameworks (UK/EU medical device regulations, NHS procurement frameworks)

Share clinical and economic insights (via StrokEnomics) to help hospitals and stroke networks make informed, sustainable decisions

Essential — Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Radiography, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Existing experience in a medical sales environment; interventional neurovascular (or peripheral/pulmonary/cardiac) or medical devices in a hospital setting focusing on neurovascular / stroke is preferred but not essential

Excellent training, presentation and communication skills, able to engage with clinicians, theatre staff and hospital leadership

Proven ability to travel and work independently in a field role; strong time‐management, self‐motivation and prioritisation

Familiarity with NHS system, procurement processes and budget environment in UK hospitals (advantage)

Strong collaborative mindset with cross‐functional work experience (e.g., sales, marketing, clinical education)

Must hold a full, clean driving licence

Desirable

Previous medical device experience in neurovascular or stroke markets

Experience providing clinical support in live interventional cases (IR, neuroradiology theatre)

Who We Want

Challengers – people who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions

Charismatic networkers – relationship‐savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts

Strategic closers – salespeople who close profitable business and consistently exceed their performance objectives

Game Changers – persistent salespeople who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better

Customer‐Oriented achievers – representatives with an unparalleled work ethic and customer‐focused attitude who bring value to their performance objectives

Teammates – partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward so that both you and the team win

Working Conditions

Field‐based role; regular travel across UK & Ireland, occasional evening/weekend events

Travel Percentage: Up to 80%

What we offer in returnWe grow talent; we give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths. Stryker is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer. We recognize achievement; we believe in rewarding our employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages and you will be rewarded additionally for over‐achievement. You will be provided with a comprehensive induction and on‐boarding programme, including full product training and will receive ongoing coaching and personal development.

Who are we?Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

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