Area Sales Manager - Lenses

Evolve; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Evolve is partnering with a leading lens manufacturer to recruit an Area Sales Manager covering Ireland, with a focus on Northern Ireland. Build relationships, develop new business, upsell and hit targets through proactive field sales.

This full-time, field-based role requires strong account management, drive, and the ability to work independently while representing a premium optical brand at meetings and trade shows across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven sales success with targets in optical or field-based roles.
• Strong relationship-building and excellent communication.
• Self-motivated, commercially driven; identify opportunities independently.
• Professional, customer-focused with attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting customer relationships with consultative product advice.
• Drive sales and grow territory from enquiry to order, hitting targets.
• Provide value as a trusted business partner to customers.
• Represent the business at meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Skills

Proven sales success

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Customer-focused

Job description

Evolve are partnering with an innovative lens manufacturer who are looking for a driven and ambitious Area Sales Manager to grow and develop new business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships with existing customers, manage new enquiries, and identify opportunities to drive sales through upselling and business development. If you’re a motivated sales professional with a passion for building relationships and achieving targets, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

This is a full-time, field-based sales opportunity covering Ireland, and we are looking for candidates based in Northern Ireland.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits

A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, company car, pension, and more!

Innovative Product Portfolio

Work with an innovative, market-leading lens range in a specialist industry.

Collaborative Culture

Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements for the Area Sales Manager

• Proven Sales Success: Demonstrable experience in sales, ideally within an optical practice or field-based role, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong Relationship-Building Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and colleagues, identify decision-makers, and understand customer needs.
• Self-Motivated and Commercially Driven: A proactive, ambitious approach to sales, with the initiative to identify new business opportunities, manage the full sales process, and work independently to achieve results.
• Professionalism and Customer Focus: A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, with excellent attention to detail, effective time management, and a positive, professional approach in all interactions.

Role Responsibilities for the Area Sales Manager

• Build Lasting Customer Relationships: Develop trusted, long-term partnerships with existing and prospective customers, taking a consultative approach to understand their needs and deliver tailored product advice and solutions.
• Drive Sales and Business Growth: Proactively identify new business opportunities, nurture leads, and manage the full sales journey from initial enquiry through to order, delivering against agreed sales targets and growing your territory.
• Become a Trusted Business Partner: Add real value to customers by providing expert guidance, identifying opportunities to support their success, and building a reputation as a knowledgeable and reliable industry partner.
• Represent the Business with Pride: Work collaboratively with a motivated team, share valuable market insights, and build a strong professional presence by attending customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview process

Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Application Process

Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client.

We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy.

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.