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 meetingsRequirements:

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' serviceTo avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across for consideration by applying now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed