Ophthalmic Lens BDM – NI | Car, Bonus & Training

Zest Optical; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent basic salary

Performance-related bonus

Company car

Job summary

Zest Optical is recruiting a Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland, focusing on independent optical practices and key accounts. You will drive sales, introduce a full ophthalmic lenses portfolio, and deliver technical and product training to optical professionals.

The role suits an experienced optical sales professional or a dispensing optician transitioning into field sales, with travel across Northern Ireland and a company car support.

Qualifications

• Previous field-based sales experience or a strong background in optical dispensing.
• Excellent knowledge of ophthalmic lenses and the wider optical industry.
• Qualified Dispensing Opticians are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and commercial skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing a geographical territory.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with independent optical practices and key accounts across Northern Ireland.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Achieve agreed sales targets through effective territory and account management.
• Deliver product training, technical support and sales education to optical professionals.
• Promote a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic lenses and associated products.
• Develop sales strategies to increase customer engagement, product uptake and market share.
• Plan and manage customer visits effectively, maintaining excellent relationships across the territory.

Skills

Field-based sales

Ophthalmic lenses knowledge

Relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Job description

Zest Optical is recruiting a Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland, focusing on independent optical practices and key accounts. You will drive sales, introduce a full ophthalmic lenses portfolio, and deliver technical and product training to optical professionals.

The role suits an experienced optical sales professional or a dispensing optician transitioning into field sales, with travel across Northern Ireland and a company car support.