Sales Business Manager, Stroke - North UK in Manchester

Why join Stryker? Stryker’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. You become part of a team helping to transform stroke care through leading-edge technology, clinical education and workflow innovation. The UK is a key market for Stryker’s AIS portfolio (via “Complete Stroke Care®” solutions) and this role places you at the heart of that transformation. You’ll work with world-class clinicians, contribute to meaningful patient impact and grow your med-tech career in a company with strong culture, talent development and values.

As a Stroke Sales Business Manager you will be responsible for sales and customer support for the Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) portfolio in London and the South East. This role will partner closely with other Stryker Neurovascular Territory Managers in the designated geographic market to create and implement strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities

• To 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 SKILL™ 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Radiography, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical sales environment.
• Interventional neurovascular (or peripheral/pulmonary/cardiac) environment, or medical devices in hospital setting focusing on neurovascular / stroke would be a preference.
• 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 full driving license and be eligible to work UK & Ireland.

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 do we offer in return?

We 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 recognise 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.