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Business Development Executive, Hospital - NZ

Smith+Nephew Open · verified Oct 25, 2026
Auckland Full-time Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Smith+Nephew. Auckland · full-time.

Pay not stated Business Development salary

RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAuckland
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Deliver revenue and expansion goals for the complex and surgical wound care range across hospital customers
  • Create account strategies for durable category growth and wider uptake in priority Health New Zealand accounts
  • Spot clinical gaps, market changes and health-system opportunities, then turn them into growth actions
  • Build senior connections with clinicians, procurement teams, Health New Zealand leaders and PHARMAC representatives
  • Spend at least eighty percent of each work week visiting target hospitals, developing accounts and using Power BI to guide corrective action

What you bring

  • You have medical sales experience, preferably in hospitals or surgical settings
  • You have sold complex wound and surgical products, using clinical, procedural and commercial discussions to change practice
  • You know New Zealand healthcare and have working knowledge of wound care or a related area
  • You have formal study in business or a relevant medical specialty, plus a valid driver’s licence

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who can develop strategic hospital relationships and grow complex wound care opportunities. At least eighty percent of your working week is spent in targeted hospital accounts.

From the employer

Business Development Executive – Hospital 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.

This role will accelerate growth of Advanced Wound Management (AWM) products in the Hospital channel by managing strategic Hospital accounts.

What will you be doing?

  • Delivery of Sales and growth targets across the Complex and Surgical Wound Care portfolio
  • Develop strategic account plans focused on long-term category growth and sustainable market expansion.
  • Identify unmet clinical needs, market trends and healthcare system opportunities.
  • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives that expand adoption across priority Health New Zealand accounts.
  • Build executive level relationships with clinical leaders, procurement stakeholders, Health New Zealand decision makers and PHARMAC representatives.
  • Maintain disciplined opportunity management with a focus on strategic growth opportunities and long term account development.
  • Monitor business performance using power BI and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Apply Challenger Selling principles to influence clinical, operational and executive stakeholders
  • In line with KPIs, spend a minimum of 80% of the working week in targeted hospital accounts, developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Focus on uncovering new business opportunities, expanding market penetration and advancing complex and surgical opportunities through effective stakeholder engagement and account planning.
  • Actively participate at all scheduled sales and team huddle meetings.
  • Partner across Hospital, Community, Marketing and Market Development teams to deliver shared growth objectives.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Medical sales experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical environment.
  • Proven experience selling complex wound and surgical solutions by influencing clinical practice through clinical, procedural and commercial conversations.
  • In depth knowledge of the healthcare industry in New Zealand, working knowledge of wound care or related area
  • Formal Education in Business or relevant Medical Specialties.
  • Valid driver’s license.

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  

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 our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into YouUnlimited, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.   

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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.


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