Sales Manager – Med-Tech, Southern France

About the role

A recruiter on behalf of an innovative, fast-growing med-tech company is hiring a Sales Manager. The company develops and distributes patented solutions that improve operating-room efficiency, staff ergonomics, infection control and workflow standardisation in surgical environments. The Sales Manager drives adoption of the product portfolio among orthopaedic surgeons, hospitals and surgical partners, and grows top-line revenue in the southern French regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The role reports to the Global Sales Director.

Key responsibilities

• Drive territory-driven sales across the four southern regions
• Represent the company at regional trade shows, congresses and professional events
• Build long-term relationships with heads of surgery, hospital administrators and OR decision-makers
• Develop and refine a regional sales strategy aligned with company goals
• Run product demonstrations and training sessions
• Report sales performance metrics and forecasts, and share market insights and competitive intelligence
• Work with back office, marketing, product development, quality and logistics teams

Required profile

• 1-2+ years of sales experience in med-tech, medical devices or pharmaceuticals; exposure to orthopaedics or OR technologies preferred
• Proven track record in territory-driven sales with quantifiable results
• Ability to travel regularly (up to 70%) within the region
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, engineering or a related field; advanced degree a bonus

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• French and English, spoken and written
• Tactical thinking, planning and organisation

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Company car
• Career path towards a managerial or leadership position
• Ongoing product, technical and soft-skills training