Optical Business Development Manager

Zest Business Group Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus

Training & development

Additional benefits

Job summary

Zest Optical, in partnership with a leading global ophthalmic lens manufacturer, is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland. You will manage and grow relationships with independent optical practices and key accounts, driving sales and providing product training.

The role requires field-based sales experience in the optical industry, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel across Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Previous field-based sales experience in optics.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic lenses.
• Dispensing Opticians are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with independent optical practices and key accounts in Northern Ireland.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Achieve sales targets through territory and account management.
• Deliver product training and technical support to optical professionals.
• Promote a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic lenses and products.
• Plan and manage customer visits to maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Field-based sales

Optical dispensing knowledge

Account management

Communication skills

Territory management

Driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager | Ophthalmic Lenses | Northern Ireland

Zest Optical is working in partnership with a leading global ophthalmic lens manufacturer to recruit a commercially driven

Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional or a commercially minded

Dispensing Optician looking to transition into a field-based sales role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with optical practices across the territory, increasing sales, identifying new business opportunities and providing product training and technical support.

The Role

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.

Requirements

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.

The Package

Excellent basic salary.

Performance-related bonus.

Company car.

Additional company benefits.

Comprehensive product training and ongoing development.

Opportunity to join an established global business with an excellent reputation within the optical industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer in a commercially focused role, offering excellent career development and the chance to build long-term relationships across the optical industry.