Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses - South East

Zest Business Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmic lens company is looking for a Business Development Manager covering South East England. This role involves promoting premium ophthalmic lenses through effective sales strategies and consultations. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary up to £55k, bonus, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 Direct and Indirect Accounts.
• Promote and sell premium ophthalmic lenses, focusing on differentiation.
• Deliver tailored business consultations to clients.
• Secure lens volumes through bespoke commercial offerings.
• 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.

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