Account Manager

Alcon; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optometry firm based in Bristol seeks an Independent Key Account Manager to oversee key accounts and foster long-term relationships with customers. The role emphasizes driving sales, strategic planning, and understanding customer challenges to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess significant experience in sales and account management, ideally within the UK Optical market. This full-time position offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial roles including key account management and sales.
• Understanding of the UK Optical market is beneficial.
• Proven ability in delivering Joint Business Plans for growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and build strong relationships with independent customers.
• Drive sales and promote development to achieve commercial goals.
• Negotiate contracts and analyze market situations.

Skills

Key account management

Sales

Persuasion

Market analysis

Relationship building

Education

University degree (Business Management, Economics, Marketing, or related field)

Job description

Solutions to improve patient care. A typical day to day in this role will include:

• Manage key accounts at a local level, usually overseeing a small team or specific account(s)/relationships.
• Build strong and enduring relationships with Alcon Independent Customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within accounts, understanding customer challenges and identifying solutions to enhance patient care.
• Drive sales, promotion, and development in designated accounts to reach commercial goals.
• Establish and develop long‑term relationships with key customers by acquiring a thorough understanding of their needs and requirements.
• Expand relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their needs and objectives.
• Lead the preparation of strategies and individual tactical plans, providing strategic input on analysis, future potential, and key programs required for the accounts.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, guiding initiatives targeting specific accounts.
• Analyze the market situation, including competitive intelligence activities on key accounts and competitors.
• Organize customer events and other programs independently or with the marketing/medical department, in line with agreed business tactical plans.
• Contribute to stakeholder mapping, including segmentation and profiling, and provide accurate and timely data for the Alcon Customer Relationship Management system.
• Drive the sales operations plan and achieve agreed sales and broader performance targets.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

• Experience in commercial roles (key account management, sales, trade marketing).
• Understanding of the UK Optical market is a plus.
• Proven ability to deliver strong Joint Business Plans leading to sales and market share growth.
• Ability to use persuasion/influencing tactics to achieve business objectives.
• Proven experience of delivering added value campaigns with demonstrable ROI.
• Experience of,
• University degree qualification or equivalent in Business Management, Economics, Marketing or a related field – desired.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written). Any other European language would be an asset.

Location & Contract

Location: Bristol, with travel to client sites
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

We offer an attractive salary and the option for a company car or a car allowance. Our benefits package is extensive and designed to support your well-being. You'll find a welcoming, supportive, and team‑oriented environment here.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

We offer an attractive salary and the option for a company car or a car allowance. Our benefits package is extensive and designed to support your well-being. You'll find a welcoming, supportive, and team‑oriented environment here. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture.

Please be aware that all offers of employment will be subject to a UK Security Clearance check. To gain this you ordinarily need at least 6 years' UK residency.

Independent Key Account Manager – Independent Opticians

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