Business Development Executive – Community - NZ
Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.
Reporting to our Regional Sales Manager, Advanced Wound Management (New Zealand), this newly created role will be responsible for driving growth and profitability of our AWM business by identifying and executing new business opportunities within the New Zealand healthcare market.
What will you be doing?
- Work with Advanced Wound Management Sales Team to identify synergies across all business activities
- Develop strategic business plans for targeted DHBs
- Manage key relationships with DHB Hospital Accounts, Private Hospital Groups, PHARMAC, ACC, ACC Providers, Wholesalers and Corporate Aged Care Groups
- Partner effectively with relevant key external stakeholder groups to drive tender and contract outcomes
- Evaluate ideas and suggestions for new products, investigate market opportunities, profitability and effect on market for present products
- Identifying new sales leads within the assigned geographic territory
- Contact potential clients to establish rapport and develop relationships
- Present and deliver information to potential clients at client meetings, industry exhibits, trade shows, and conferences
- Plan and execute new marketing initiatives
- Be familiar with Sales Action Plan documents objectives and ensure that all Business Plans and Opportunities that are in CRM relate to the SAP
- Understand and fully comply with all CRM system requirements
- What will you need to be successful?
- Tertiary qualifications in Business or Science related disciplines
- Strong understanding of the healthcare industry in NZ
- Strong selling skills with drive for results
- Highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and foster long-term relationships with internal and external customers
- Customer focused with strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations
- Ability to interpret financial and clinical data
- Strong planning, execution and decision making skills
To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people, the patients we serve, and to the wider health of the planet and society.
Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
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We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Business or a Science-related discipline
- Strong understanding of the New Zealand healthcare industry
- Strong selling skills and drive for results
- Highly effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Customer-focused approach and commitment to exceeding expectations
- Ability to interpret financial and clinical data
- Strong planning, execution, and decision-making skills
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
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