Business Development Manager Jobs In Manchester & North-West

Flame Health Optical Sales Jobs - Business Development Manager - Manchester & North West Region

Flame Health are currently recruiting for a Area sales/Business Development Manager based within Manchester and the North West region to join an expanding, and dynamic business whose product pipeline is second to none.

As a market leader within the competitive Contact Lens Market our client has built their reputation on being dedicated and inventive within this growing sector. The relationships that have been generated with Eye Care Practioners across Ireland and the UK are very strong and have helped the business become best in class. Our client offers an environment that's energising, engaging, and satisfying.

The Business Development role is an excellent opportunity through the effective use of territory planning, relationship building and commercial acumen to build an excellent reputation for yourself within this growing market.

Role Overview

• To seek out new business opportunities within the designated geographical area to ensure maximum face to face coverage and meet specific sales targets
• To develop and introduce new products on behalf on the Company to maximise the opportunities within the retail categories
• To deliver training programmes to retail staff as agreed to improve knowledge of CV products and placement
• To organise and execute clinical trainings in liaison with Professional Services Manager to improve clinical knowledge of employees and build brand loyalty
• To form close relationships with regional Managers and representatives within the account structure to provide the platform for commercial, retail training and educational programmes
• To service the customer base of the company and liaise with UK Customer Service to ensure service levels are both maintained and acceptable to the account
• To represent the Company at seminars, exhibitions and meetings as required to enhance the customer experience when interacting with CV team members
• To attend all sales meetings to ensure understanding of Company direction, action plans and required performance in different areas of work
• To complete all reporting and administrative duties as laid down at any time including the upkeep of a complete set of customer records for the designated area to ensure all knowledge is shared for the company benefit
• To provide a weekly progress report in line with pre-determined objectives to demonstrate performance and ideas generated
• Any other related duties connected with the Company's business

Personal Profile

• Demonstrable experience in defining and achieving bottom line results
• Awareness and ability to make a positive impact with prospective and existing customers
• Enviable track record of achievement gained from organisations that demonstrate and require strong interpersonal skills in order to influence at all levels of management
• Enhanced skills of listening and empathy Understanding of investigative questioning techniques
• Ability to manage a large geographical sales area
• Highly pro-active and able to work successfully alone as well as within a team to pre-determined objectives
• Ability to manage a large geographical sales area
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent presentation skills

To apply for this Area Sales Manager job or enquire about additional Optical Sales job opportunities in Manchester, the North West or the UK - contact Flame Health Freephone on or if calling from a mobile on alternatively email

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