Eyewear Regional Sales Manager opportunity in the South of England. Zest Optical is working with a leading eyewear brand to recruit a driven and experienced Regional Sales Manager for the South of England. This role focuses on leading and developing a regional field sales team of 4-5 people, driving profitable growth, and strengthening brand presence across a diverse customer base.
You will take full ownership of the South UK territory, ensuring sales, profitability, and market share targets are consistently achieved. Through a combination of team leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on account management, you will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable growth while building strong customer partnerships.
Eyewear Regional Sales Manager - Role
* Lead the commercial development of the South UK territory to achieve sales, margin, and growth targets.
* Develop and execute annual business plans, customer segmentation strategies, and sales forecasts.
* Identify and convert new business opportunities across optical and non-optical accounts.
* Manage, coach, and motivate the regional sales team to deliver high performance.
* Conduct regular field visits (3-4 days/week) to support team development and maintain strong customer relationships.
* Implement go-to-market strategies, including product launches, brand activations, and promotions.
* Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure effective merchandising and campaign execution.
* Monitor sales KPIs, competitor activity, and market trends to inform strategy.
* Deliver accurate sales forecasts and reports, ensuring compliance with commercial policies.
Eyewear Regional Sales Manager - Requirements
* Minimum 6-7 years' experience in a commercial field sales role, ideally in eyewear, fashion, or lifestyle industries.
* At least 2 years' proven experience managing a regional sales team.
* Strong track record in customer development, territory planning, and sales leadership.
* In-depth knowledge of the eyewear or related market.
* Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
* Strong analytical and forecasting ability, with CRM (Compass), MS Office, and Tableau proficiency.
Eyewear Regional Sales Manager - Salary & Benefits
* Base salary up to £60k
* Attractive bonus structure rewarding strong performance
* Comprehensive benefits package
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact in a high-profile regional sales role, click Apply Now to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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