Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses

Zest Business Group; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Ongoing training and career развитие

Job summary

Zest Optical, partnering with a global leader in ophthalmic lenses, is recruiting a Regional Sales Manager for the South Central region to drive premium lens solutions. The role focuses on winning new independent optical accounts and expanding relationships with practice owners and dispensing teams across the postcode areas.

You will promote premium ophthalmic lens technologies, deliver engaging presentations and build long-term partnerships, with a lucrative bonus scheme and a company car or

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within the optical industry.
• Proven track record of developing new business and growing accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Presentation

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

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).
• Lucrative bonus scheme.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to join a market-leading international organisation with an outstanding reputation for innovation and product quality.