Optical Account Manager in the South

Flame Health Optical Sales are seeking an Optical Account Manager in the South, for a one of the leading, global Optical Lens companies.
Founded in 1846, it employs more than 24,000 people worldwide. For more than 160 years, they have been contributing to the many technological advances in its field, including the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, biomedical research and medical technology, as well as ophthalmic spectacle lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetariums.
Your key responsibilities will include driving company revenue from new and existing independent opticians, through a long term partnership approach. You will also be expected to operate within company budget, and at all times be an ambassador for the company.
Other duties include keeping the CRM system up to date, and provide monthly updates of progress versus KPIs, key barriers and any intelligence gathered.
The chosen candidate must be results driven with a proven field sales experience for + 3 years. Strong communication, leadership and analytical skills are key for this role, and you will be educated to degree level. You'll ideally have optical knowledge or have experience as a Dispensing Optician/Assistant or other experience in this sector.  Alternatively, a proven ability to work within a technical market.
It is essential that you have a clean driving License or at most 6 points. Knowledge of the geographical area they are applying for is also important.
The role called for someone who is a team player, and a person that expresses ideas in ways that build commitment to them; even when familiar or unpopular, involves and fully informs others in a timely way.
To apply for this Account Manager job or enquire about additional Optical Sales job opportunities in the UK - contact Flame Health Freephone on 0800 085 0858 or if calling from a mobile on 01158 114488 alternatively email [email protected]
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