Optical Business Development Manager

New Opportunity Business Development Manager Ophthalmic Lenses South EastZest Optical are currently supporting a leading name in the optical industry to recruit a Business Development Manager for a field-based commercial role covering South East England (Essex, Kent, Sussex and Surrey).This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation in the ophthalmic lens market, offering a high-quality portfolio of lens solutions alongside a broader range of products and services to independent optical customers across the territory.As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a defined territory, focused on driving sales growth, developing existing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. You''ll work closely with independent opticians and other key customers, acting as a trusted commercial partner. Key ResponsibilitiesDriving new business development activity across the territory, identifying and converting opportunities whilst growing existing accountsPromoting a portfolio of ophthalmic lens solutions to independent optical customersBuilding strong, consultative relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver tailored commercial solutionsDelivering engaging product presentations, training sessions and commercial meetings both in person and virtuallyWorking collaboratively with internal teams including customer service, operations and marketingManaging pipeline activity, ..... full job details .....