General Manager

Evolve Selection; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Exceptional bonus

Pension

Job summary

Evolve Selection is partnering with a leading ophthalmology and medical technology organization to recruit an experienced General Manager. Based at the head office in Hertfordshire, this full‑time role leads sales, marketing and customer service teams to deliver profitable growth and expand market share.

You will shape commercial strategy, build high‑performing teams, manage relationships with NHS stakeholders and strategic customers, and drive long‑term business success in the ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Proven commercial leader with a track record of profitable growth in medical devices.
• Inspiring people manager of high‑performing teams across sales, marketing and service.
• Strategic thinker aligning sales, pricing and customer engagement to long‑term success.

Responsibilities

• Own UK sales strategy and deliver revenue, profitability and growth targets.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand strategic partnerships.
• Build high‑value relationships with NHS stakeholders, key opinion leaders and suppliers.
• Lead, coach and empower sales, customer service and marketing teams.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Relationship building

Job description

General Manager – Ophthalmology

Evolve is partnering with a leading ophthalmology and medical technology organization to recruit an experienced and commercially driven General Manager. This rare opportunity leads a well‑established business, driving profitable growth, shaping commercial strategy, and inspiring high‑performing sales, marketing, and customer service teams. You will work closely with key customers, opinion leaders, and international supplier partners to expand market share, launch innovative products, and deliver long‑term business success within the ophthalmology market.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working on a hybrid basis from the client’s head office in Hertfordshire.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on experience, plus exceptional bonus, pension and more.
• Real impact on life‑changing devices that improve patient lives.
• Agile work environment fostering new ideas into practice.

Ideal Requirements

• Proven commercial leader with a strong track record of delivering profitable growth, winning new business, and consistently exceeding ambitious sales targets within the medical device sector.
• Inspiring people manager passionate about coaching, developing, and leading high‑performing teams to achieve exceptional results in both field‑based and office environments.
• Strategic commercial thinker able to align sales and marketing activities, using market insight, pricing strategy, and customer engagement to drive long‑term business success.
• Confident relationship builder and communicator who excels at influencing senior decision‑makers, key opinion leaders, and strategic customers, creating lasting partnerships that deliver commercial value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial success of the business by owning UK sales strategy and delivering ambitious revenue, profitability and growth targets across key markets and customer segments.
• Shape the future of the business by identifying new market opportunities, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable growth through innovative commercial planning.
• Build and influence high‑value relationships with senior NHS stakeholders, key opinion leaders, strategic customers, and supplier partners, helping to secure major commercial opportunities.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing team by leading, coaching, and empowering sales, customer service, and marketing colleagues to achieve exceptional results within a collaborative, performance‑focused culture.

Equal Opportunities

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.