Channel Manager — Orthopaedics
Materialise, a leader in 3D printing for medical and industrial markets, is seeking a Channel Manager for the orthopaedics market to drive distributor sales in new territories. You'll lead US market entry for our aMace custom hip implant and grow high-potential EMEA markets for both hip and shoulder solutions. We're looking for a commercially driven professional with experience in medical devices and channel development.
Job description
This role will focus on developing and managing distributor sales channels across new territories, complementing the efforts of our direct sales teams in BeNe, DACH, UK, France, and the Nordics. The primary objective will be enabling market access in the United States through distributors for the aMace custom hip implant. A secondary target is to identify, prioritize, and enter additional high-potential new markets for the aMace custom hip implant and Glenius custom shoulder implant in the EMEA region.
What you will do
- Conduct market analysis to identify and prioritize territories for distributor engagement
- Recruit, develop, and maintain partnerships with new distributors; assume management of certain existing distributors where applicable
- Negotiate commercial agreements with distributors, ensuring mutually beneficial terms
- Collaborate with internal marketing teams to onboard and educate new distributors and implement channel-specific marketing initiatives and campaigns
- Provide input on pricing strategies tailored to market conditions and distributor portfolio requirements
- Act as the single point of contact for distribution partners, fostering long-term, trust-based relationships
- Ensure alignment with Materialise’s mission and quality standards in all channel activities
Your profile
- At least 5 years of experience in sales and/or channel management in the medical device industry
- Strong track record in orthopaedic reconstruction sales is highly preferred; understanding of market players in hip and shoulder reconstruction is an asset
- Proven ability to build and maintain successful distributor relationships in diverse markets
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is an advantage
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong relationship-building capabilities
- Willingness to travel internationally as required for market development activities
- The candidate must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of an international airport
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium; Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France; Southampton,UK; Milano, Italy; Munich, Germany;
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.