Optical Business Development Manager Job Surrey & Hampshire

Optical Business Development Manager – 12 Month Maternity Cover
Sales / Account Management Jobs – Surrey & Hampshire

• Full-Time
• Employed – 12-month maternity cover contract 
• Field and Home-Based
• Salary £40,000–£45,000 per annum + £10,000 potential bonus

Job Overview

Flame Health is supporting an exciting 12-month maternity cover opportunity for a Business Development Manager / Account Manager covering Surrey & Hampshire. This role is perfect for an experienced sales professional who is confident managing a large geographical territory, building strong business relationships, and driving measurable sales growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, motivated individual to make an impact within a supportive and structured environment, with excellent incentives and a clear pathway for success.

Key Job Details

Position: Optical Business Development Manager – 12 Month Maternity Cover
Location: Surrey & Hampshire, UK (Field-based with 0.5 day remote working)
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum + £10,000 potential bonus
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 08:30–16:30, extensive travel across territory

Financial Incentives

• Competitive base salary £40,000–£45,000 per annum
• £10,000 potential performance-based bonus
• Full support and resources to achieve sales targets

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Company car and travel allowance
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Access to professional training and development programs
• Tools and systems to support remote and field-based working

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in sales or account management
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and objectives
• Excellent relationship-building, listening, and coaching skills
• Ability to work independently across a large geographical territory
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels of management
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

This role would suit a candidate looking to:

• Manage and grow a defined territory with autonomy
• Build lasting client relationships and provide strategic account management
• Deliver commercial and training programs to enhance customer experience
• Take ownership of a challenging and rewarding sales-focused role for 12 months

About Flame Health

Flame Health Optical Sales is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting professionals across the UK & Ireland. We operate a confidential, consultancy-led recruitment model, ensuring discretion for both candidates and employers.

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website. Alternatively, to apply for this 12-month maternity cover Optical Business Development Manager role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Flame Health:

Freephone: 0800 085 0858
Email: [email protected]

Flame Health & Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.