Optical Lenses B2B Growth Manager (North England)

Zest Business Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Lucrative bonus scheme

Company car and a range of additional

Job summary

Zest Optical, in partnership with a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer, seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover the North of England. You'll manage independent optical accounts, identify new opportunities and deliver product presentations to grow the lens business.

Based near Leeds/Manchester corridor, you will travel to customers, train staff, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high service levels.

Qualifications

• Previous B2B sales experience within the optical industry would be highly advantageous.
• A qualified Dispensing Optician with strong commercial awareness and a desire to develop a career in field sales would also be considered.
• Strong understanding of ophthalmic lenses and the independent optical market.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers and identify commercial opportunities.
• Confident delivering product presentations and customer training.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing a large geographical territory independently.
• Proactive approach to new business development, with the drive and determination to achieve sales targets.
• Ideally based close to the M62 corridor.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of independent optical accounts across the North of England.
• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities to expand the company's customer base and market presence.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with practice owners, Dispensing Opticians and key decision-makers.
• Drive sales growth through effective account management, increasing product penetration and identifying opportunities within existing accounts.
• Deliver product presentations, training and commercial support to help practices maximise their ophthalmic lens sales.
• Develop and implement territory plans to achieve agreed sales and revenue targets.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer requirements to identify opportunities for growth.
• Maintain regular customer contact through planned visits, follow-up and ongoing account development.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure customers receive a consistently high level of service and support.

Job description

Zest Optical, in partnership with a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer, seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover the North of England. You'll manage independent optical accounts, identify new opportunities and deliver product presentations to grow the lens business.

Based near Leeds/Manchester corridor, you will travel to customers, train staff, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure high service levels.