Optical Sales – Business Development Manager Opportunity Within The Yorkshire Area

Business Development Manager (12 month fixed contract) - Yorkshire
Flame Health Optical Sales is looking for a Business Development Manager in the Yorkshire area for our client who is a company that operates six private eye hospitals across the UK, as well as locations in Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland.
All their hospitals are supported by dedicated optometrists and healthcare technicians and over 60 consultant level ophthalmic surgeons who provide a wide range of procedures including Clarivu (refractive lens exchange), laser vision correction, cataract removal, glaucoma, AMD and cosmetic procedures.
Our client is committed to the development of eye sciences and championing the latest innovations in vision correction through its dedicated Eye Sciences Division. The company achieves this by partnering with leading UK universities in the research and development of the next generation of ophthalmic services and technologies.   In addition, it’s Professional Partnership Programme of education and development with optometrists and opticians ensures the very best medical treatments are available to all.
Purpose of Post
To be responsible for achieving and exceeding sales targets for the Yorkshire hospital.  The role will involve working closely with Optometrists and GPs in the London area to build new and strengthen existing relationships and in doing so increase the level of enquiries and referrals for both refractive and general eye conditions.  The job holder will be an important ambassador for the company, responsible for positioning the company’s brand and services with a number of key channels.
The job holder is expected to work flexibly and is likely to spend at least 80% of their time on appointments.
In summary, the job holder is expected to:

• Increase the number of referrals received from professional partners in both the NHS and private sectors in line with hospital targets
• Develop and extend the professional partner programme, where appropriate and agreed with the hospital manager
• Seek new opportunities/channels to market and develop these as appropriate
• Support the development of strategic partnerships e.g. Specsavers

Mandatory requirements
Person Specification
For this position, it is advised that the right candidate will have significant experience in Account or Relationship manager position held ideally within Optical/Private Healthcare or medical device sales. Our client is seeking someone with a proven track record of account management (i.e. building new accounts, managing existing accounts, achieving targets/KPI on a sustained basis and analytical reporting).
Experience

• Significant experience in an Account or Relationship Manager position held ideally within optical sales/private healthcare sector or medical device sales
• Proven track record of account management i.e. building new accounts, managing existing accounts, achieving targets/KPIs on a sustained basis and analytical reporting

Qualifications:

• Educated to A level
• Full driving license

A competitive salary, car allowance, commission and associated benefits are on offer for the right person.
To apply for this job or for more information contact Flame Health Freephone on 0800 085 0858 or if calling from a mobile on 01158 114488 alternatively email careers@flamehealth.com