Account Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

24/7 GP appointments

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Funded training and development

Blue Light Card discounts

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in North London seeks an Account Development Manager to promote cataract services to optometrists. The role involves building a large referral base, managing relationships with referrers, and working closely with hospital teams to grow the business.

A strong track record in sales and stakeholder management is essential. You will handle diary management, route planning, and maintain proactive outreach within a dynamic sales team, benefiting from funded training and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable sales experience, preferably in a territory role.
• Proven track record of building customer relationships and stakeholder management.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Full, clean driving licence and ability to manage own diary and routes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a large referral base of patients through high street opticians, promoting Optegra’s cataract services and patient benefits.
• Be the first point of contact for existing and prospective referrers and grow the referral base by strengthening relationships.
• Collaborate with Hospital colleagues to maximise opportunities and grow the business.

Skills

Sales experience

Territory management

Relationship building

Driving licence

MS 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 North London. 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. Here are some of our amazing benefits:

Benefits

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

You will be proactive, enjoy meeting new people, and confident amongst senior and professional members of the ophthalmic community. You’ll be self-motivated, managing your own diary, meetings and route planning. You will of course work in close partnership with colleagues at your Hospital, developing internal relationships and making the most of every opportunity to build our business.

Specifically, you will:

• 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

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.