Territory Account Manager Eyewear

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
  

Package and Benefits:

• £25k base salary
• Uncapped commission structure (OTE £30K)
• Company car package including fuel
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional long service holiday entitlement after two years' service

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across for consideration by applying now.