Territory Account Manager Eyewear

New Opportunity | Territory Account Manager | Eyewear | North England & Scotland

Zest Optical are currently supporting a leading eyewear company to recruit a Territory Account Manager to cover the North of England & Scotland region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and fast‑growing business with a portfolio of established eyewear brands sold through independent optical practices. The role combines relationship management, business development and commercial account growth, working closely with practice owners and buying decision‑makers across your territory.

The successful candidate will inherit an existing customer base whilst also identifying and developing new business opportunities. You will be responsible for presenting collections, building long‑term partnerships and driving sales growth across the region.

• Managing and developing relationships with independent optical accounts across the territory
• Presenting eyewear collections and supporting customers with product selection and merchandising
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the independent optical market
• Achieving sales, growth and profitability targets across the region
• Planning and managing an efficient territory journey plan
• Providing regular market feedback, sales reports and customer insights
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and account support
• Attending industry events, exhibitions and occasional overnight meetings

• Previous experience in field sales, account management or business development preferable
• Optical industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A commercial mindset with a track record of growing accounts and winning new business
• Strong organisation and territory management skills
• Confidence presenting products and influencing decision‑makers
• A positive, self‑motivated and professional approach
• A full UK driving licence

• £25k base salary
• Uncapped commission structure (OTE £30k)
• Company car package including fuel
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional long service holiday entitlement after two years' service