Growth Manager Czech Republic

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

Growth Manager – Czech Republic & Slovakia

Location: 100% Remote (with regular travel across CZ & SK)

About Cochlear

At Cochlear, we are the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help people hear and be heard. Every day, we transform lives through innovation, collaboration, and care. Join us and become part of a team that makes a real difference.

Position Overview

As a Growth Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Cochlear's success across Czechia and Slovakia. This position is central to building sustainable hearing care networks, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring every candidate has a clear and supported path to hearing solutions.

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Drive growth strategies that strengthen connections between professionals and candidates.
• Lead initiatives that expand referral networks and optimize patient pathways.
• Represent Cochlear at a strategic level, influencing regional and global programs.
• Inspire and empower your team to deliver exceptional engagement and measurable results.
• Your mission: increase referrals of hearing implant candidates and create optimal patient journeys through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Your Responsibilities:
 

Strategic Growth & Partnerships

• Develop and implement referrals with HA professionals, phoniatritians, ENT-GPs, and CI centers.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with key stakeholders and professional associations.
• Scan and assess local market opportunities and propose innovative business models.

Program Development & Execution

• Create and manage hearing care network programs for Czechia and Slovakia.
• Define KPIs and monitor performance to ensure sustainable growth.
• Plan and execute events, workshops, and conferences to raise awareness and engagement.

Sales Enablement & Market Insights

• Ensure Sales excellence and support Sales teams with tools, training, and strategies for hearing care networks.
• Gather and communicate market feedback to refine offerings and strategies.
• Contribute to regional projects as a local subject matter expert.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the Growth and Engagement teams across both markets.
• Set clear objectives, provide coaching, and foster a culture of high performance.
• Ensure compliance with Cochlear's values, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Your Profile:

Education: University degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in Sales within the hearing medical device industry.
• 3–5 years in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems in CZ & SK.
• Experience building hearing aid care networks is a plus.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and project management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Advanced MS Office and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

Languages:

• Czech (native)
• English (fluent)- Slovak (fluent)

Other: Driver's license, willingness to travel nationally (up to 60%) and internationally (10–20%).

What We Offer:

• A purpose-driven role with impact on people's lives.
• Opportunity to shape the hearing care network strategy in CZ & SK.
• Work in a collaborative, international environment.
• Professional development and leadership growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're looking for a role with purpose, growth, and impact, apply now by uploading your English application documents.
Let's change lives together.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

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