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This role exists to accelerate profitable growth of the Advanced Surgery portfolio across the Southern region by leading commercial contracting strategy and value based procurement engagement across the NHS and Independent Healthcare sector. The Commercial Manager will be accountable for driving regional commercial performance by owning complex contracting discussions, shaping pricing and value strategies, aligned to NHS and Independent Sector priorities. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, the role partners closely with the Business Manager, Account Managers, Marketing and wider Commercial team to deliver high-quality execution of commercial strategy and enable the field team to win sustainable, compliant and profitable business.
Job Responsibility
Lead regional commercial engagement with NHS Trusts, ICSs, Procurement Hubs, Framework Providers and Independent Hospital Groups
Own and execute pricing, contracting and commercial strategy across regional accounts
Act as the regional expert on NHS structure, procurement routes, framework compliance and commercial governance
Lead comprehensive stakeholder identification, prioritisation and engagement
Negotiate volumes, pricing and commercial terms that maximise value and profitability
Conduct regular business and performance reviews with framework and contract providers
Drive regional deployment of the Advanced Surgery Advantage programme
Translate clinical, operational and economic value into clear, compelling messages
Develop and manage a pipeline of Advanced Surgery Advantage target accounts
Support and lead value projects, including pathway optimisation, service redesign or outcome based initiatives
Partner with the RSM and regional sales teams to develop and deliver commercial and pricing strategies
Take ownership of key strategic accounts within the Southern region
Enable field sales teams by providing expert guidance on procurement strategy, frameworks, specifications and tendering processes
Provide leadership through stakeholder mapping, identifying decisionmakers', influencers and economic buyers and tailoring value propositions
Analyse regional financial and commercial performance data
Collaborate with Marketing and internal stakeholders
Identify industry trends, policy shifts and procurement changes
Demonstrate visible leadership in a complex, matrix environment
Requirements
Advanced commercial and negotiation capability
Strong presentation and influencing skills
Proven ability to lead projects across multiple stakeholders
High level of financial and commercial acumen
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy
Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in medical device sales, dealing with senior personnel within the NHS theatre environment and procurement/ pharmacy managers
Demonstrated success in acquisition of competitor business through market analysis, stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration
Strong commercial acumen including business planning, financial metrics, project management and negotiation
Outstanding communication skills, tenacious, strong spirit and entrepreneurial approach
University degree in science and/or degree in Business Marketing or Clinical Research