About the job Sales Manager
Sales Manager
A specialized medical device company is seeking two Sales Managers to cover distinct territories across Germany — one covering the North (preference near Düsseldorf) and one covering the South, Austria, and Switzerland (preference near Munich). Exact city is flexible; candidates must already be based in Germany. No relocation is provided.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: €90K–€105K (approx. $100K–$120K USD), depending on experience
- Commission: 6–12%
- Bonuses: Milestone-based incentives
- Monthly Allowance: ~€1,200 (approx. $1,350 USD)
- Travel: Approximately 50%, varying by month; includes trade shows and industry events
- Travel Expenses: Per diem, reimbursements, and related support provided
- Earning Potential: A comparable role earned approximately $180K total compensation (including commission) in 2025
- Average Contract Value: $280K–$600K per unit, depending on device
What You'll Do
You'll own your territory end-to-end — building a pipeline, managing accounts, and serving as the primary clinical and commercial resource for healthcare professionals in your region.
- Drive territory growth through strategic account targeting, pipeline development, and new business initiatives
- Assess prospective accounts for readiness and capability to adopt new medical technologies
- Lead product introductions at healthcare facilities, including onboarding, technical training, and procedural education
- Provide on-site and remote clinical and technical support throughout the customer lifecycle
- Develop and deliver clinical education programs that drive product adoption and procedural confidence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, clinical stakeholders, and key decision-makers
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals on market access, reimbursement, and procedure adoption initiatives
- Represent the company at local and regional conferences, educational presentations, and industry events
- Manage the territory budget, monitor expenses, and track key performance indicators
- Partner with internal teams — customer service, marketing, and regulatory — to address customer needs
What You Bring
- Medical device capital sales experience — required
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of relevant clinical, commercial, or technical experience (e.g., medical device sales, clinical education, nursing, or clinical research)
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Experience managing a geographically dispersed territory independently
- Strong ability to translate complex technical information for both clinical and non-clinical audiences
- Skilled in training program development and customer education
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, budgets, and timelines
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory
- Must be based in Germany
Ramp-Up Period
The first six months are a structured training period. Sales quotas are introduced after this phase, giving you time to build product knowledge, develop customer relationships, and establish a strong foundation in your territory.