Eyewear Area Sales Representative

Zest Business Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyewear company is seeking an Eyewear Area Sales Representative in South East England to develop client relationships and drive sales. Ideal candidates have B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a base salary of up to £44,000 and on-target earnings of up to £70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience ideally within the eyewear or fashion sectors.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales growth.
• Work with the National Sales Manager to set and communicate customer targets.
• Proactively resolve customer issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless support.
• Analyse market potential and client value.
• Generate leads and share insights with the team.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity.
• Represent the brand at trade shows and exhibitions.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Strong analytical skills

Job description

Eyewear Area Sales Representative, South East. Zest Optical is currently recruiting an Eyewear Area Sales Representative on behalf of a global leader in the premium eyewear industry, renowned for its high-quality sunglasses, optical frames, and sports eyewear.

This company takes great pride in the exceptional craftsmanship of its products and its outstanding customer service. The role will involve working closely with independent opticians across South East England, covering the following postcodes:
AL, BN, BR, CB, CM, CO, CR, CT, DA, E, EC, EN, GU, HA, HP, IG, IP, KT, LE, LU, ME, MK, N, NN, NR, NW, PE, RG, RH, RM, SE, SG, SL, SM, SS, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WC, WD.

As an Eyewear Area Sales Representative, you will be responsible for developing existing client relationships while identifying and acquiring new business opportunities within your territory.

Eyewear Area Sales Representative - Role

• Build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with existing and potential customers within your assigned region to drive sales growth.
• Work closely with the National Sales Manager to set annual customer targets and ensure these objectives are clearly communicated and agreed upon.
• Proactively resolve customer issues and handle complaints efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Sales Operations, Accounting, Logistics, and Technical Service teams, to ensure seamless customer support.
• Analyse market potential and assess the value of both existing and prospective clients to the business.
• Generate and follow up on leads, sharing key opportunities and insights with your team.
• Stay informed on product developments, technical innovations, market trends, and competitor activity through regular store visits and industry research.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, exhibitions, and conventions to promote products and expand your professional network.

Eyewear Area Sales Representative - Requirements

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within the eyewear or fashion sectors.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data effectively.

Eyewear Area Sales Representative - Salary

• Base salary: Up to £44,000 (depending on experience)
• On-target earnings (OTE): Up to £70,000
• Company car and a comprehensive benefits package

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