Territory Account Manager - Eyewear - North & Scotland

Territory Account ManagerLeeds (West Yorkshire)Reference: 100243

Territory Account Manager position with an established and growing eyewear company
Manage and develop independent optical accounts across the North England & Scotland
Mix of account management and new business development, representing a portfolio of unique eyewear brands
£25k base salary, uncapped commission (30k OTE), company car, fuel card, laptop, mobile phone and excellent benefits

New Opportunity | Territory Account Manager | Eyewear | North England & Scotland

Zest Optical are currently supporting a leading eyewear company to recruit a Territory Account Manager to cover the North of England & Scotland region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and fast-growing business with a portfolio of established eyewear brands sold through independent optical practices. The role combines relationship management, business development and commercial account growth, working closely with practice owners and buying decision-makers across your territory.

The successful candidate will inherit an existing customer base whilst also identifying and developing new business opportunities. You will be responsible for presenting collections, building long-term partnerships and driving sales growth across the region.

Responsibilities:

Managing and developing relationships with independent optical accounts across the territory
Presenting eyewear collections and supporting customers with product selection and merchandising
Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the independent optical market
Achieving sales, growth and profitability targets across the region
Planning and managing an efficient territory journey plan
Providing regular market feedback, sales reports and customer insights
Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and account support
Attending industry events, exhibitions and occasional overnight meetings

Requirements:

Previous experience in field sales, account management or business development preferable
Optical industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A commercial mindset with a track record of growing accounts and winning new business
Strong organisation and territory management skills
Confidence presenting products and influencing decision-makers
A positive, self-motivated and professional approach
A full UK driving licence

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