Export Sales Manager Job at Smith+Nephew

What will you be doing?

• As an Export Manager, you will lead and optimise our international distributor network, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across global markets.
• You will play a pivotal role in enhancing distributor performance, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that our international operations deliver measurable business impact.

What will you need to be successful?

• Define and monitor KPIs for distributor partners, including sales targets, market share growth, and compliance metrics.
• Ensure timely, compliant export processes in coordination with logistics providers and distributors.
• Develop onboarding programs and training to accelerate distributor readiness.
• Identify underperforming territories and recommend new market entry strategies.
• Collaborate on product launches and campaigns within distributor channels.
• Serve as the primary contact between distributors and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and issue resolution.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, or related field
• 5–8 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in medical devices
• Strong understanding of international trade, logistics, and market dynamics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, analytical, and results-driven
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

You. Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We are focused on you. You are what is next…

• Inclusion + Belonging – Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.