Account Manager

IQVIA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Manager for Optometry to drive sales excellence and build relationships in West London and South East. The ideal candidate has a proven sales record, strong clinical knowledge, and a proactive mindset. This field-based role offers a competitive package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for personal development

Competitive package and benefits

Qualifications

• A proven record of sales success.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to present data confidently.
• ABPI qualification.
• Experience in optometry or pharmaceuticals.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great planning skills.
• Comfortable working independently and owning results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales excellence and achieve targets across your territory.
• Build meaningful relationships with optometrists and key stakeholders.
• Develop strategic account plans that create win-win solutions.
• Share insights and collaborate with marketing and internal teams.
• Stay ahead of the curve with product knowledge and market trends.

Skills

Sales success

Clinical knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Account Manager – Optometry

West London & South East

Join a team that’s shaping the future of eye health. Are you ready to make an impact in the growing healthcare sector? We are looking for an Account Manager to lead and grow our client's optometry business across West London and the South East. This is your chance to work with market-leading brands, drive innovation, and build strong partnerships that improve lives. This is a headcount position working for our client.

Why this role matters

Optometry is a key part of our client's success story. You will manage our client's dry eye portfolio, and champion the growth of our client's eyelid hygiene range. Our clients' products have a proven track record, and exciting new launches are on the horizon.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales excellence and achieve targets across your territory
• Build meaningful relationships with optometrists and key stakeholders
• Develop strategic account plans that create win-win solutions
• Share insights and collaborate with marketing and internal teams
• Stay ahead of the curve with product knowledge and market trends

Qualifications

• A proven record of sales success
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to present data confidently
• ABPI qualification
• Experience in optometry or pharmaceuticals
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great planning skills
• Comfortable working independently and owning results

What will set you apart

• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Optometry experience
• Creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit

Why you’ll love working for our client

• Be part of a fast-growing company where ideas matter
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal development
• Competitive package and benefits

The practical bits

This is a field-based role, so you’ll need to live in territory and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help us bring innovation and care to the world of eye health.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com