Optical Business Development Manager

Optical Business Development Manager Jobs UK

• Optical Development Jobs South West
• Optical BDM Bristol
• Ideally based in the Bristol area
• 35–40K Basic + Uncapped Bonus
• Flexible Field-Based Role
• Established International Optical Brand
• Growth Opportunity

Our client is a long-standing, family-run optical organisation with an exceptional reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership.

Originally established to supply high-quality products and services to European laboratories, the company has evolved into a trusted global partner for optical centres worldwide.

Through continuous research, development, and design innovation, they create optical products that perfectly balance functionality, usability, and aesthetic appeal, maintaining an outstanding price-to-quality ratio.

Now led by the second generation of the founding family, the business continues to grow while preserving its core values of integrity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Their comprehensive range of optical products, accessories, and solutions continues to set industry standards.

In the UK, the same family-driven ethos drives every partnership, focusing on quality, service excellence, and sustainable business growth.

Flame Health Optical is proud to represent this respected brand in their search for an additional Business Development Manager to support continued expansion across the South West region (ideally Bristol-based).

This field-based position offers the opportunity to manage and develop key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and contribute directly to the success of a growing UK division.

You will work closely with the Managing Director, implementing sales strategies, driving brand visibility, and ensuring that customers receive the highest level of service and support.

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to execute sales and growth strategies.
• Manage appointments, travel, and diary autonomously.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets.
• Provide market insights to support business decisions.
• Represent the company professionally at trade events and client meetings.

• Background in optics preferred (Dispensing Optician or experienced Optical Assistant).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays and international visits to Europe.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport required.

• Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Mileage allowance and performance-related rewards.
• Flexible, autonomous working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an expanding UK division.
• Join a respected, family-led organisation with strong heritage and global reach.

For more information on this new and exciting Optical BDM Job opportunity in the South West, Bristol area, apply on our website, or please contact Flame Health on , alternatively email

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