Optical Business Development Manager

About the company

Zest Optical is working in partnership with a leading global ophthalmic lens manufacturer to recruit a commercially driven Business Development Manager to cover Northern Ireland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer in a commercially focused role, offering excellent career development and the chance to build long-term relationships across the optical industry.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with optical practices across the territory, increasing sales, identifying new business opportunities and providing product training and technical support.

• Manage and develop relationships with independent optical practices and key accounts across Northern Ireland.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Achieve agreed sales targets through effective territory and account management.
• Deliver product training, technical support and sales education to optical professionals.
• Promote a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic lenses and associated products.
• Develop sales strategies to increase customer engagement, product uptake and market share.
• Plan and manage customer visits effectively, maintaining excellent relationships across the territory.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional or a commercially minded Dispensing Optician looking to transition into a field-based sales role.

• Previous field-based sales experience or a strong background in optical dispensing.
• Excellent knowledge of ophthalmic lenses and the wider optical industry.
• Qualified Dispensing Opticians are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and commercial skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing a geographical territory.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Northern Ireland.

What we offer

The Package

• Excellent basic salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Company car.
• Additional company benefits.
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to join an established global business with an excellent reputation within the optical industry.

Other

Business Development Manager | Ophthalmic Lenses | Northern Ireland