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Zest Business Group Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training

Career development

Market-leading brand

Job summary

Zest Optical is recruiting a Regional Sales Manager for ophthalmic lenses in the South Central region. You will develop new business with independent optical accounts and nurture relationships with practice owners and dispensing teams to drive premium lens solutions.

Join a premium manufacturer known for innovation and clinical expertise; role covers postcodes OX, HP, LU, AL, RG, GU, SO, PO, BH & DT with a competitive salary and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Prev. B2B sales experience in optical industry.
• Experience selling ophthalmic lenses or premium eyewear.
• Proven track record of developing new business.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a territory across the South Central.
• Identify and win new independent optical accounts.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers to maximise performance.
• Deliver commercial presentations and product demonstrations to practice owners and dispensing teams.
• Promote premium ophthalmic lens technologies and value-added solutions.
• Develop strategic territory plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and increase product penetration.
• Maintain understanding of market trends and customer requirements.
• Represent the business professionally, acting as a brand ambassador throughout the region.

Skills

B2B sales

Ophthalmic lenses

Premium eyewear

Territory management

Negotiation

Job description

Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses

Regional Sales Manager | Ophthalmic Lenses | South Central

Zest Optical is working in partnership with a global leader in ophthalmic lenses to recruit a

Regional Sales Manager for the South Central. This is an exciting opportunity to join a premium manufacturer renowned for innovation, clinical excellence and cutting-edge lens technology. The position will cover the following postcode areas: OX, HP, LU, AL, RG, GU, SO, PO, BH & DT.

This is a highly commercial role focused on developing new business while growing existing independent optical accounts across the region. You'll work with practice owners and key decision makers to introduce industry-leading lens solutions, build long-term partnerships and drive sustainable sales growth.

Regional Sales Manager - Role

• Manage and develop a territory across the South Central, driving sales growth and market share.
• Identify and win new independent optical accounts through proactive business development.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers to maximise account performance.
• Deliver commercial presentations and product demonstrations to practice owners and dispensing teams.
• Promote premium ophthalmic lens technologies and value-added solutions.
• Develop strategic territory plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and identify opportunities to increase product penetration and profitability.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Represent the business professionally, acting as a brand ambassador throughout the region.

Regional Sales Manager - Requirements

• Previous B2B sales experience within the optical industry.
• Experience selling ophthalmic lenses, optical equipment or premium eyewear products.
• A proven track record of developing new business and growing existing accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and target-driven with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Regional Sales Manager - Benefits

• Up to £47,500 basic salary (depending on experience).
• Pension.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to join a market-leading international organisation with an outstanding reputation for innovation and product quality.