Eyewear ASM - West Midlands

Eyewear Area Sales ManagerWest MidlandsReference: 4888 1

Market-leading optical frame company
Responsible for managing exceptional customer relationships
Base salary up to £42k plus commission
Covering West Mids region

Eyewear Area Sales Manager job covering the West Midlands . Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for a market-leading optical frame company. This company design, market and distribute ophthalmic and sunglass frames to opticians across the world. This role will cover the West Midlands region (Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire & Herefordshire).

As Eyewear Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for creating and building exceptional customer relationships. This role will report to the Sales Director and will involve a mixture of account management and new business development.

Eyewear Area Sales Manager – Role

Creating and executing a strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and extends reach
Meeting with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships by understanding client needs and offering solutions that meet these requirements (virtually and in person) max 4 visits a year per customer
Improving profitability by product mix optimization (upselling) via training and consulting
Negotiating sales and bonus agreements with customers within agreed limits
To act as an ambassador of the brand and promote marketing to prospects and clients
Manage sales pipeline, month-end and year-end close processes
To live the brand values and represent them at all times

Eyewear Area Sales Manager – Requirements

Previous optical experience (Dispensing Optician/Practice Manager)
Optical field sales experience
Able to quickly gain a strong understanding of the client marketplace including competitor products
Very self-motivated and target driven
Commercially savvy

Eyewear Area Sales Manager – Salary