Account Development Manager - 12 Months FCT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension Contributions

Annual leave 33 days

Flexible working

Training & development

Private Healthcare

Maternity leave

Cycle to work

Job summary

Optegra has an exciting new opportunity in Birmingham for an Account Development Manager to drive referrals to our cataract services. You will lead a large referral network through optometrists, promoting patient benefits and hospital pathways, while building robust relationships with referrers and internal teams.

You will manage your diary, travel to clinics, and work closely with colleagues to deliver strong results.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in territory sales.
• Strong relationship management with referrers.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop a large referral base of patients through high street opticians and promote Optegra Cataract services.
• Drive patient referrals by highlighting benefits and streamlined pathways; nurture relationships with referrers and hospitals.
• Manage own diary, plan visits, and collaborate with hospital teams to grow the business.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Diary management

Driving licence

MS Office

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Account Development Manager with excellent customer management skillsto 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. 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+ UncappedCommission (£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.