Business Development Manager job in Central London. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to build strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across Central London (within M25).

The Business Development Manager represents the company in the designated territory and is responsible for the development of profitable growth in value and volume according to the agreed budget. The role will also involve increasing market share via business consulting and building long-term relationships with existing and new customers.

Business Development Manager - Role

• To manage accounts and their agreed sales volumes, values, product mix.
• To win new business through networking and cold-calling new accounts.
• To maintain and develop a customer and prospect database via cold calls and appointments.
• You will be setting the pace by being timely and efficient in your response time to customers and in the deployment of new and existing initiatives to drive sales quickly and consistently.
• To develop ideas and create offers/promotions to enhance territory business levels.
• To meet/exceed quarterly/annual sales target set by the company.
• To respond to and follow up sales enquiries by telephone and field visits.
• To maintain and develop existing and new customers relationships through individual account support.

Business Development Manager - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification or optical field sales experience
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Business Development Manager - Salary

• Highly attractive base salary
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Company car and a range of additional benefits

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