Ophthalmic Lens Field Sales Leader – NI

Zest Business Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Zest Optical is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland, working with a leading global ophthalmic lens manufacturer. You will manage relationships with independent practices and key accounts, promote the ophthalmic lens portfolio and drive sales growth.

This role suits an experienced optical sales professional or a dispensing optician transitioning into field-based sales, with travel across Northern Ireland, a full UK driving licence, and a proven

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 and organised with the ability to manage 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 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 experience

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Dispensing Optician qualification

Job description

Zest Optical is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland, working with a leading global ophthalmic lens manufacturer. You will manage relationships with independent practices and key accounts, promote the ophthalmic lens portfolio and drive sales growth.

This role suits an experienced optical sales professional or a dispensing optician transitioning into field-based sales, with travel across Northern Ireland, a full UK driving licence, and a proven