[ref. z372524] Zest Business Group - Eyewear Area Sales Manager

Eyewear Area Sales Manager job covering North London and Home Counties. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for a market-leading optical frame company. This company design, market and distribute ophthalmic and sunglass frames to opticians across the world.This role will cover North London and Home Counties region.

As Eyewear Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for creating and building exceptional customer relationships. This role will report to the Sales Director and will involve a mixture of account management and new business development.

• Creating and executing a strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and extends reach
• Meeting with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships by understanding client needs and offering solutions that meet these requirements (virtually and in person) max 4 visits a year per customer
• Improving profitability by product mix optimization (upselling) via training and consulting
• Negotiating sales and bonus agreements with customers within agreed limits
• To act as an ambassador of the brand and promote marketing to prospects and clients
• Manage sales pipeline, month-end and year-end close processes
• To live the brand values and represent them at all times

• Previous optical experience (Dispensing Optician/Practice Manager)
• Optical field sales experience
• Able to quickly gain a strong understanding of the client marketplace including competitor products
• Very self-motivated and target driven
• Commercially savvy

• Base salary up to £32,500 plus excellent commission scheme (OTE circa £50k)
• Company car and additional benefits

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