Territory Sales Manager - Stroke - North

Territory Sales Manager - Stroke - North UK

Territory Sales Manager – Stroke – North UK at 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. As a Stroke Territory Manager you will be responsible for sales and customer support for the Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) portfolio in the North and North West of the UK, working closely with other Stryker Neurovascular Territory Managers to create and implement strategic plans.

Reports to the Regional Sales Manager Neurovascular UK&I and will work closely with the Education, Marketing and Territory Sales teams.

• 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 Strok Enomics® 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 Strok Enomics®) to help hospitals and stroke networks make informed, sustainable decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Radiography, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Existing experience in a medical sales environment; interventional neurovascular (or peripheral/pulmonary/cardiac) or medical devices in a hospital setting focusing on neurovascular / stroke is preferred but not essential
• 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 a full, clean driving licence

• Previous medical device experience in neurovascular or stroke markets
• Experience providing clinical support in live interventional cases (IR, neuroradiology theatre)

• 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…