Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses - South East

Zest Business Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical solutions company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to promote premium ophthalmic lenses across South East England. The ideal candidate will have proven optical field sales experience and strong commercial awareness. This role includes maintaining effective account programmes, delivering business consultations, and securing lens volumes. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of up to £55k and a bonus scheme.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective in-field call programme for both Direct and Indirect Independent Accounts.
• Promote and sell the full portfolio of premium ophthalmic lenses.
• Deliver tailored business consultations to review product mix and opportunities for growth.
• Secure lens volumes through bespoke commercial offerings and relationship building.
• Implement customer training to improve product mix.

Skills

Proven optical field sales experience

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Information

• Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses - South East
• Company: Zest Business Group
• Location: South East England
• Posted: Sep 26th 2025
• Closes: Oct 27th 2025
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time