Account Development Manager - 12 Months FCT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

33 days leave

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Training & development

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Account Development Manager to lead the growth of a large referral base of patients through high street opticians. You will promote Optegra’s cataract services, drive patient benefits, and manage referral pathways to five-star hospitals.

You’ll be proactive, enjoy meeting new people, and handle your own diary while collaborating with hospital colleagues to expand business opportunities. A full, clean driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales experience in a territory.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities and proactive in outreach.
• Able to manage own diary and schedule effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop a large referral base of patients through opticians.
• Promote Optegra cataract services and patient benefits to referrers.
• Grow the referral network by building robust customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Relationship building

Diary management

Time management

Driving license

MS Office

Tools

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 Birmingham. 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. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

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.

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.