Account Development Manager

Optegra Eye Health Care; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive individual to develop a referral base for cataract services. You will be responsible for building relationships with high street opticians and promoting excellent patient benefits. The ideal candidate has sales experience, strong communication skills, and a drive for success. This role offers a generous salary and various benefits including training, healthcare, and flexible working.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Funded training and development

Annual STAR awards

Private healthcare

Free laser eye treatment

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable sales experience, preferably within an Optometric/Optician role or FMCG.
• Experience of managing other sales representatives and delivering on target.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload.
• Full, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a large referral base of patients.
• Promote Optegra’s cataract services and patient benefits.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage own schedule.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays basic salary of £41K including 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.

• Have demonstrable sales experience, preferably within an Optometric/Optician role or within FMCG
• Have experience of managing other sales representatives and delivering on target
• 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

Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Closing date

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.