Medical Sales Representative

Progress Sales Recruitment
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
27 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Medical Sales Representative – Respiratory Diagnostics

A global company that has led the way in the development and manufacture of respiratory ventilation products for 65+ years. With a reputation for delivering excellent clinical outcomes and a genuine ethical approach to business this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that offers both huge career development opportunities and a hugely rewarding career.

* East and West Midlands and Wales

* £40-50k Negotiable base salary £24k Commission (Uncapped with accelerators for over performance), Car allowance and exceptional benefits.

Product Portfolio – A full respiratory diagnostics portfolio dealing with Spirometry, Single Breath CO Gas Transfer, Lung Volumes - Gas Dilution and Full Body Plethysmography, CPET & ECG

Role –

The Medical Sales Professional will sell a range of respiratory diagnostics solutions spanning Spirometry, Single Breath CO Gas Transfer, Lung Volumes - Gas Dilution and Full Body Plethysmography, CPET & ECG. Most of the sale is made in the hospital space (70-80%) to clinical respiratory professionals including Respiratory Scientists, Respiratory Physiologists, Pulmonary Physiologists and Pulmonary Scientists but the sale also involves contacts within the community setting. In addition to working with key end user stakeholders the appointed person will negotiate and develop strategies / arguments for the clinical procurement teams based on health economic arguments. The role demands an exceptional negotiator who can navigate the NHS buying process and ensure revenue and margin are maintained from territory. A mixture of new business and account management this is a home based, targeted, sales role that requires extensive travel and potentially occasional nights away from home…

Applicant –

We are looking for a professional with a proven track record in medical device or healthcare sales, ideally with:

* 1–2 years’ experience selling capital solutions into hospitals

* Experience managing complex, long-term sales cycles

* Exceptional negotiation and communication skills

* Self-motivation, resilience, and a results-driven mindset

Above all, we seek someone hardworking, ethical, and hungry for success, who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Alternatively we may consider candidates working as clinical respiratory physiologists with some commercial experience.

To apply for this – or any of our exciting opportunities in the medical devices sales market – Apply Online

Progress Sales Recruitment is a specialist sales only medical recruitment consultancy dedicated to offering client and applicants alike the highest levels of service. With over 10 years’ experience in recruitment, we specialise in the following areas of work - Nurse Advisers, Clinical Specialists, Theatre Sales Specialists, Sales Executives, Business Development Managers,Team Leaders, Sales Managers, Sales Directors, and all other sales focused roles within the medical sector. Our core therapy areas include Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Infection Control, Anaesthesia, Blood Products, Diathermy, Infusion, Orthopaedics, Surgical Instruments and all PCT, Primary, Secondary, Theatre and Rehabilitation products

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