UK Sales Lead - Ophthalmic Lenses - UK Wide
Posted 1 day ago by Zest Business Group
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
City of London, London
Summary: The UK Sales Lead for Ophthalmic Lenses will spearhead the launch of a groundbreaking product aimed at managing myopia in children across the UK. This role involves engaging with optical practices, delivering product education, and executing marketing plans. The position is remote and field-based, offering flexibility in working hours and the potential for contract extension. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical sales and a passion for innovative healthcare solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the UK launch of a new ophthalmic lens technology
- Engage with independent practices and optical groups to drive adoption
- Deliver product education alongside clinical and medical teams
- Develop and execute customer-specific marketing and activation plans
- Build strong relationships across both head office and practice level
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful rollout
Key Skills:
- Proven background in optical field sales or commercial roles
- Strong knowledge of the ophthalmic lens market
- Experience in new business development and account management
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
- Able to operate autonomously in a remote, field-based role
- Myopia management experience would be advantageous
Salary (Rate): £70,000/year
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
New Opportunity | UK Sales Lead | Ophthalmic Lenses | UK Wide
Zest Optical are currently working alongside an exciting and innovative business to recruit a UK Sales Lead to drive the launch of a truly game-changing product within the optical market.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a UK rollout, working with a pioneering technology designed to slow the progression of myopia in children. This is initially a 12-month contract, with scope for extension.
Location is flexible across the UK, with a remote, field-based setup.
The Role
- Lead the UK launch of a new ophthalmic lens technology
- Engage with independent practices and optical groups to drive adoption
- Deliver product education alongside clinical and medical teams
- Develop and execute customer-specific marketing and activation plans
- Build strong relationships across both head office and practice level
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful rollout
The Person
- Proven background in optical field sales or commercial roles
- Strong knowledge of the ophthalmic lens market
- Experience in new business development and account management
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
- Able to operate autonomously in a remote, field-based role
- Myopia management experience would be advantageous
The Package
- Flexible working (25 - 37.5 hours per week)
- Salary up to £70k (DOE)
- Hybrid / remote role with UK travel
- 12-month contract with long-term potential
- Opportunity to play a key role in launching an innovative product into the UK market
If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in launching an innovative product within the optical sector, apply now for a confidential discussion.