Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses - South East

Zest Business Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to promote premium ophthalmic lenses across South East England. The successful candidate will have proven experience in optical field sales, a strong commercial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme alongside additional company benefits. Take the next step in your career by applying now.

Benefits

Base salary up to £55k

Attractive bonus scheme up to 20%

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven optical field sales experience, preferably in ophthalmic lenses.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to analyse data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective in-field call programme for accounts.
• Promote and sell portfolio of premium ophthalmic lenses.
• Deliver tailored business consultations for growth.
• Secure lens volumes through relationship building.
• Implement customer training to improve sales.

Skills

Optical field sales experience

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Regional Sales Manager job promoting ophthalmic lenses covering South East England. Zest Optical is recruiting a Business Development Manager to represent a leading manufacturer of premium ophthalmic lenses. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with world-class products renowned for their precision engineering, innovative technologies, and personalised vision solutions. The position will cover the following postcode regions across South East England (CB, CM, RM, BR, DA & TN).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective and consistent in-field call programme for both Direct and Indirect Independent Accounts.
• Promote and sell the full portfolio of premium ophthalmic lenses, with a strong focus on differentiation through personalised lens technologies and advanced progressive solutions.
• Deliver tailored business consultations to review product mix, supplier preferences, and opportunities for growth.
• Secure lens volumes through bespoke commercial offerings and relationship building.
• Implement customer training - in practice and via seminars - to improve product mix and add value to sales.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven optical field sales experience, preferably in ophthalmic lenses.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently to tight deadlines.

Package

• Base salary up to £55k
• Attractive bonus scheme up to 20%
• Company car and comprehensive benefits package

This is a unique opportunity to work with premium lenses that set the benchmark in optical innovation, delivering exceptional vision and care to patients.

Click Apply Now to take the next step in your career.