Sales Director

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead our commercial operations across the Czech Republic and Southeast Europe. This strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing the sales of both disposable and capital medical devices, while managing and developing a cross-functional team of sales representatives and product managers to achieve business goals.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will drive business growth and operational excellence through the following responsibilities:

Business Leadership & Growth

• Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies to increase revenue and expand market share.
• Identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships to drive business expansion.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers across the territory.
  
  

Team Management

• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team across multiple geographies.
• Ensure alignment between regional sales strategies and global company objectives.
• Foster collaboration with internal functions, including Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, and Finance, to ensure seamless execution.
  
  

Sales Execution & Reporting

• Meet and exceed sales targets and profitability objectives across distributor-driven and direct markets.
• Oversee sales planning, forecasting, and pipeline management to drive performance.
• Establish and refine sales policies and processes that enhance team efficiency and drive growth.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide regular performance updates and strategic insights to senior leadership.
  
  

Compliance & Market Expertise

• Ensure compliance with all internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations, including Ethics & Compliance.
• Stay informed on market dynamics, evolving healthcare policies, and the competitive landscape across each region.
  
  

What You Will Bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in international sales leadership within the medical device or healthcare industry, preferably in a global organization.
• Strong track record of managing diverse, cross-border teams in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Flexibility to travel internationally approximately 30–40% of the time.

Why Join Getinge

At Getinge, we offer more than just a job — we offer a place where your ideas, passion, and ambition can thrive. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages open communication and cross-team collaboration.

From day one, we’ll work together to create a personalized development plan to help you grow both professionally and personally. At Getinge, we see ourselves as proactive and self-driven in learning and contributing to the continued development of our products and our organization's capabilities. We are Team Players, Forward Thinkers, and Game Changers.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare and enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!  Everything we do is to ensure you feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Application

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 2025.07.18.

Please apply via our recruitment system by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Kindly note that due to GDPR regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Jiri Lacina at jiri.lacina@getinge.com or Recruiter Frida Svensson at frida.svensson@getinge.com.

We look forward to your application and hope you’ll join us on our mission to become the world’s most desired MedTech company.

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.