Business Development Manager

FMC Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

A leading ophthalmic company in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on expanding the uptake of ophthalmic lenses across the North West of the UK. The ideal candidate should possess field-based sales experience and strong relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, training customers, and providing excellent service. The company offers a supportive culture and benefits like healthcare and pension. Contact Adam Leeder for more information at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Previous field-based sales experience required.
• Industry experience with ophthalmic lenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales of the product portfolio across the North West.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain regular contact.
• Achieve sales targets through new and existing accounts.
• Train customers on product usage and provide technical support.
• Self-manage daily activities based on objectives.

Skills

Results-oriented sales

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Knowledge of optical market

Job description

Business Development Manager – Ophthalmic Lenses

Determined to be the best salesperson within the ophthalmic lenses industry? Our client is looking for a new Business Development Manager to cover their North West territory and expand the uptake of their portfolio of products across the region. You will need to be a naturally competitive, results-oriented seller who can build strong relationships and self-manage their workload.

A bit about the company and what they can offer you

This market‑leading ophthalmic company has employees singing their praises – they are continually described as having an open and caring culture that values the welfare of both employees and customers who use their premium technical lenses. They're looking for enthusiastic people with a can‑do attitude, and in return, they'll offer healthcare and pension benefits.

What you’ll be doing

As Business Development Manager, you will develop the sales of our client’s product portfolio across the North West of the UK.

• Providing excellent customer service to your accounts by maintaining regular contact and following up with any key requirements
• Achieving, and ideally over‑achieving, the agreed sales targets through new and existing accounts
• Training customers on the best use of the product portfolio, demonstrating key benefits and providing technical support when required
• Self‑managing your day‑to‑day based on company objectives and your performance data

A bit about you

Ideally, you’ll be based in the North West and can travel around this territory to meet customers regularly.

You’ll have previous field‑based sales experience as well as industry experience working with ophthalmic lenses.

A few other key skills we are looking for

• A results‑oriented salesperson; you are determined to be the best in the industry
• Good relationship‑building abilities with a persuasive and professional approach to communication
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to self‑monitor and work to your initiative
• An existing knowledge of the optical market (or similar industry) with the desire to become a true industry expert

Want to hear more?

If this role has sparked your interest, get in touch with Adam Leeder ([e-mail])

If you want more information on what the core duties are for this role, we can send the job description your way!

Reference number: 21313

Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent

FMC Talent

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care; Health and Human Services

Location

North West of the UK (based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom)