Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager focuses on manage relationships with optical practices and key stakeholders across the south west region.

What the role involves

• Manage relationships with optical practices and key stakeholders across the South West region.
• Delivering training, education and coaching programmes to clinicians and practice teams.
• Supporting customers in identifying and implementing growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute customer-specific business plans.
• Influence clinical and commercial decision-making through consultative engagement.
• Collaborate with internal commercial and clinical teams to achieve territory objectives.

Skills and requirements

• GOC-registered Optometrist, Contact Lens Optician (CLO) or Dispensing Optician (DO), or Strong Optical Experience.
• Ability to manage a large geographical territory effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience within optical sales, account management, business development or training.

Confirmed role details

• £50,000 Basic Salary + £12,000 Annual Bonus (OTE £62,000) + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Acting as a strategic partner rather than a transactional salesperson.
• Opportunity to move into a strategic commercial role whilst retaining clinical credibility.
• Work alongside industry-leading clinical and commercial teams.

Candidate fit

• commercial awareness, confident communication, follow-through, and resilience with customers or clients

Known job details

• Pay: £50,000