Regional Sales Manager - Ophthalmic Lenses - South East

Regional Sales Manager South East Reference: 5256 1
  • Drive growth and build lasting relationships with independent optical practices across South East England.
  • Promote a leading range of advanced ophthalmic lenses with cutting-edge personalised technologies.
  • Deliver tailored commercial strategies, customer training, and consultations to increase market share and lens volumes.
  • Base salary up to £55k, performance bonus, company car, and benefits.
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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). 

The role will focus on driving profitable growth and increasing market share within the independent optical sector across the region. You will develop strong, long-term relationships with customers while positioning the brand’s lenses as the first choice for opticians.

Key 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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Contact: Alex Grimes
Email: alex.grimes@zestbusinessgroup.com
Telephone: 0114 238 1727

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