Sales Account Manager - Eyewear - North East and North West

Zest Business Group; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyewear designer based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Account Manager to manage accounts and develop strong relationships in the independent optical market. The role involves achieving sales targets, educating customers, and delivering exceptional service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently. A salary of approximately £40,000 is offered along with a bonus scheme and company car.

Benefits

Excellent bonus scheme

Company car

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Optical experience desirable but not essential.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed sales targets within the specified territory.
• Educate and train customer employees on product features and sales techniques.
• Increase sales through persuasive account management strategies.
• Deliver excellent customer service through regular visits and follow-ups.
• Plan the most economical coverage of the territory.
• Execute agreed joint marketing campaigns and local promotions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Optical knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Zest Optical are seeking to recruit an Optical Account Manager for a leading designer of Eyewear products. This role focuses on account management of a successful client base, building strong, long-term relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the North East & West (Yorskhire, Lancashire, Manchester, Chester, Cumbria).

Regional Account Manager - Role

• Achieve agreed sales targets within the specified territory.
• Educate and train all levels of customer employees on product features, benefits, optical knowledge and effective sales techniques to enhance product mix and overall sales.
• Increase sales versus competitors through persuasive and compelling account management strategies.
• Deliver excellent customer service through regular visits, follow-ups, and ongoing engagement to meet customer needs.
• Planning the most economical coverage of the territory.
• Execute agreed joint marketing campaigns and local promotions to drive sales growth.

Regional Lens Account Manager - Requirements

• Optical experience desirable but not essential.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, across all levels of an organization.

Regional Lens Account Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Base salary circa 40,000.
• Excellent bonus scheme.
• Company car and a range of additional benefits.