We are looking for a sales driven qualified Dispensing Optician or an experienced optical sales representative looking to take their career to the next level. Our client, who focuses on implementing innovative optical technologies, is currently looking for an Account Manager to join their team across the North and East Midlands region. 
 

The company 

Our client is a premium lens manufacturer that are a dominant world leader in the provision of lenses, optometry devices and consumables. With innovation at the heart of everything they do, this is an exciting time to be joining the UK operations which has strong growth projections alongside consistent new product development.  

The role 

As an Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for successfully growing revenue from new and existing independent opticians through a long-term partnership approach. You’ll work towards our clients’ ambitious growth strategies and identify commercial opportunity to create value for accounts.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing day-to-day aspects of customer accounts 

• Evaluating the overall effectiveness of the territory 

• Identifying opportunities for improvement 

• Undertaking data analysis of commercial opportunities 

• Delivering insights to the customer and curating data from across new markets 

• Operating within budget  

• Providing monthly updates and progress against KPIs 

The requirements 

You will live in the North Midlands / East Midlands area, as well as… 

• Qualified as a Dispensing Optician – desirable  

• Optical industry knowledge is desirable  

• Demonstrable sales experience  

• Credible at achieving KPIs and securing new customers 

• Business to business sales experience 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set 

• Working knowledge of theatre and clinical environments 

• Excellent relationship building skills with all levels of staff 

• Customer-focused and keen to drive great customer experience 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) 

• Clean driving License  

• Flexible and willing to travel across the territory 

Important information 

FMC contact for this role:James Green (james.green@fmctalent.com) 

Reference number: 11093