Eyewear Territory Sales Rep – Premium Brands (North England)

Zest Optical; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Mobile phone

Tablet

Personalised training

Development

Job summary

Zest Optical is partnering with a leading global eyewear company to recruit an experienced Area Sales Representative to cover Northern England.

You will manage established accounts in the North, seek new opportunities, and build long-term relationships with independents and key decision-makers, driving brand presence and sales growth across the territory.

The role requires a strong track record in field sales, 5+ years' experience, driving licence, and willingness to travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in field sales and business development.
• Ideally 5+ years of sales experience.
• Experience in eyewear, optics or fashion is advantageous.
• Confident communicator with negotiation skills.
• Customer-focused and solutions-oriented.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing optical accounts across the North.
• Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities throughout the territory.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Agree annual customer targets alongside the National Sales Manager and drive performance.
• Increase brand representation, visibility and product penetration within optical practices.
• Analyse territory performance and identify opportunities for further growth.
• Generate and follow up new business leads.
• Deliver a consultative, solutions-focused approach to customers.

Skills

Field sales

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Zest Optical is partnering with a leading global eyewear company to recruit an experienced Area Sales Representative to cover Northern England.

You will manage established accounts in the North, seek new opportunities, and build long-term relationships with independents and key decision-makers, driving brand presence and sales growth across the territory.

The role requires a strong track record in field sales, 5+ years' experience, driving licence, and willingness to travel across the region.