Optical Head of Sales

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Optical Head of Sales Job - North East / UK Wide

Salary:
Around £40,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance, With Flexibility for the Right Candidate

Hours:

Full Time, Monday to Friday

Location:

Field Based, Supporting Practices Across the UK

Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent optical group to recruit an Optical Head of Sales.

The group has practices across the UK and Scotland, with a strong presence in Newcastle and the North East. They also operate their own manufacturing laboratory and offer exclusive in-house frame collections.

This senior position will take responsibility for shaping the sales strategy across the group. You will work with Practice Managers, Practice Coaches and the leadership team to improve performance, identify opportunities for growth and create consistency across the practices.

The role is field based and involves regular UK travel. The senior leadership team is currently based in the North East, so someone based in or closer to the North would be advantageous. However, candidates from other areas will be considered.

Optical Head of Sales

- The Role

Develop and lead a group-wide sales strategy
Support practices with sales performance, targets and growth opportunities
Analyse sales data, KPIs and performance trends
Work with Practice Managers to turn commercial insight into practical actions
Deliver coaching, mentoring and sales training
Share best practice across the group
Work with marketing on campaigns and promotions
Build relationships with teams and senior stakeholders
Support the continued growth of the business

Optical Head of Sales - Requirements

At least two years' experience within the optical industry
Senior sales, business development, account management or multi-site commercial experience
Proven ability to improve sales performance and revenue
Confident analysing KPIs and commercial data
Experience coaching and developing customer-facing teams
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Comfortable working autonomously and travelling across the UK
Full UK driving licence

Optical Head of Sales

- Salary and Benefits

Salary around £40,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
£3,600 annual car allowance
Business mileage paid separately
Monday-to-Friday position
Wellness allowance
Paid community days
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Opportunity to influence a growing independent business
Long-term development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical sales professional looking to move into a broader leadership role.

To apply for this Optical Head of Sales role, please send your CV using the apply link. For more information, contact Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical on (phone number removed)