Account Development Manager

Optegra Eye Health Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped commission

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Account Development Manager to grow our referral network among local optometrists, promoting cataract services and patient benefits while delivering first-class account management.

You will build strong relationships, manage a busy workload, and contribute to a high-energy sales team with funded training, generous salary plus car allowance and uncapped commission (OTE £53,600).

Qualifications

• Demonstrable sales experience in territory roles.
• Proven track record of building customer relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Grow referral base by developing relationships with local optometrists.
• Promote Optegra cataract services and patient benefits to referrers.
• Manage own workload and achieve sales targets as part of a dynamic team.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory sales

Relationship building

Communication skills

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Account Development Manager with excellent customer management skills to join our amazing and dynamic sales team in Gateshead, Newcastle. This role is promoting the exceptional services of Optegra Eye Healthcare to Optometrists in the local community. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits.

Benefits

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays salary of £35K basic + £6K car allowance + Uncapped Commission (£53,600 OTE)
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development - because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries - because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

You will lead the development of a large referral base of patients through high street opticians, promoting Optegra’s cataract services, excellent patient benefits, referral pathways and five-star hospitals. As the first point of contact for both existing and prospective referrers, you will be responsible for growing your referral base by building strong and robust customer relationships.

What You’ll Need

• Have demonstrable sales experience and achievements, preferably in a territory sales role
• Have proven track record of building customer relationships and stakeholder management
• Be a natural strong relationship builder
• Be driven, high energy and a drive to be successful
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work alone and as part of a team
• Be able to effectively manage own workload
• Have a full, clean driving license
• Be able to use Microsoft Office applications

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door - and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.