Optical Practice Development Manager

Job description

Determined to be the best salesperson within the ophthalmic lenses industry? Our client is looking for a new Business Development Manager to cover their East UK territory and expand the uptake of their portfolio of products across the region. You will need to be a naturally competitive, results-oriented seller who can build strong relationships and self-manage their workload.

A bit about the company and what they can offer you

This market-leading ophthalmic company has employees singing their praises - they are continually described as having an open and caring culture that values the welfare of both employees and customers who use their premium technical lenses. They're looking for enthusiastic people with a can-do attitude, and in return, they'll offer healthcare and pension benefits.

What you’ll be doing

As Business Development Manager, you will come in to develop the sales of our client’s product portfolio across the East of the UK.

Your day-to-day might look a little like this:

• Providing excellent customer service to your accounts by maintaining regular contact and following up with any key requirements
• Achieving (and ideally over-achieving) the agreed sales targets, through new and existing accounts
• Training customers on the best use of the product portfolio, demonstrating key benefits and providing technical support when required
• Self-managing your day-to-day based on company objectives and your performance data

A bit about you

Ideally, you’ll be based in East of the UK and can travel around this territory to meet customers regularly.

You’ll have previous field-based sales experience as well as industry experience working with ophthalmic lenses.

A few other key skills we are looking for:

• A results-oriented salesperson; you are determined to be the best in the industry
• Good relationship-building abilities with a persuasive and professional approach to communication.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to self-monitor and work to your initiative
• An existing knowledge of the optical market (or similar industry) with the desire to become a true industry expert.

Want to hear more?

If this role has sparked your interest, get in touch with Adam Leeder (adam.leeder@fmctalent.com)

If you want more information on what the core duties are for this role, we can send the job description your way!

A few more details

Reference number: 21314

Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent

FMC Talent

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Central Bedfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English