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Smith+Nephew

Senior Commercial Manager, Sports Medicine

Smith+Nephew

Senior Commercial Manager managing strategic NHS accounts across the South East and South West UK. Drive growth and foster partnerships while navigating complex negotiations.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing NHS accounts and driving growth through strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on negotiation and tender processes. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop compelling commercial proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
NHS Account ManagementComplex NegotiationTender Process NavigationStakeholder InfluenceCommercial Proposal Development

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Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Healthcare Commercial EnvironmentHigh Value DealsLong Term PartnershipsField Based TravelAccount Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take ownership of strategically critical NHS accounts across the South East and South West of the UK
  • Drive growth and shape long term partnerships
  • Identify and unlock opportunities within key accounts
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Guide conversations from early engagement through to contract negotiation and agreement
  • Support the development of responses to high profile tenders and framework agreements
  • Work cross functionally to bring together compelling, value driven proposals
  • Define how to approach upcoming opportunities
  • Share insights and build capability within the wider commercial team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience working within the NHS or healthcare commercial environment
  • Strong track record of leading complex negotiations and closing high value deals
  • Ability to navigate tender processes and contribute to compelling commercial proposals
  • Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and shaping long term account strategies
  • Travel: Up to 75% field based within your region

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
  • Save As You Earn share options
  • Flexible Vacation and Time Off
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours
  • Private Health and Dental plans
  • Healthcare Cash Plans
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs
  • Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes