Optical Business Development Manager role covering East Midlands & East Anglia. Zest Optical are currently seeking a Business Development Manager for a leading global provider of ophthalmic lenses. This role focuses on building strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the East Midlands & East Anglia region (CB, CO, HP, IG, IP, LE, LU, NR, SL, SS, CM, MK, OX, PE, SG & WD).
As a Business Development Manager, you will lead initiatives to grow the business, develop new partnerships, and strengthen existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to deliver results through effective planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and pursue new business opportunities
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Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers
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Drive business growth by expanding market presence
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Plan and execute strategies to ensure project and partnership success
Requirements:
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Dispensing Optician qualification or proven experience in optical sales
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Self-motivated and able to work independently to tight deadlines
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to analyse data effectively to inform business decisions
Salary & Benefits:
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Competitive base salary around £44,000, plus bonus scheme
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Company car and additional benefits
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
45k - 50k Annual GBP
Zest Business Group
Zest Business Group
JS3059049847
23/01/2026 17:38:37
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