Sales Account Manager - Eyewear - North East And North West

Zest Business Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer of eyewear products is seeking an Optical Account Manager to manage accounts across the North East & West. The role focuses on achieving sales targets, educating customer employees on products, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with the ability to work independently. A base salary of approximately £40,000 is offered, along with an excellent bonus scheme and additional benefits.

Benefits

Excellent bonus scheme

Company car

Range of additional benefits

Qualifications

• Optical experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

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 engagement.
• Plan economical coverage of the territory.
• Execute joint marketing campaigns to drive sales growth.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

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 (Yorkshire, Lancashire, Manchester, Chester, Cumbria).

Responsibilities

• 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.


• Plan the most economical coverage of the territory.


• Execute agreed joint marketing campaigns and local promotions to drive sales growth.

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.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary circa £40,000.


• Excellent bonus scheme.


• Company car and a range of additional benefits