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Area Sales Manager

Pharmaceutial & Biotechnolgy
Field Sales or Business Dev
Optometry
South West & Wessex
£50,000 - £55,000
Eye

Role Overview

This role is responsible for managing and growing an established optometry-focused pharmaceutical business across the North of England. Working primarily with optometrists, you will take ownership of key accounts and drive performance across a defined portfolio, applying a structured, relationship-led approach to sales.

The role focuses on delivering consistent sales results by building trusted partnerships, clearly communicating product value, and supporting customers across the product lifecycle. You will be accountable for territory performance while operating within a compliant, patient-focused pharmaceutical environment.

Company Information

Zenopa has partnered with a well-established, independent ophthalmic pharmaceutical company operating across Europe. The organisation has built a broad and growing ophthalmic portfolio and continues to invest in product development and expansion.

The business is known for its focus on eye health, long-term product strategies, and strong engagement with optometry professionals. Its approach is grounded in clinical relevance, clear differentiation, and sustainable growth rather than short-term selling.

Role Requirements

Achieve agreed sales targets.
Develop strong relationships with key customers in both the NHS and the Independent sector by maintaining a full understanding their needs and their environment in each Key Account.
Develop a business plan for the area to manage all as aspects of the business.
Manage identified Key accounts in the territory to maximise growth of products in existing Accounts and win new business for new accounts.

Person Specifications

Previous experience in optometry-focused pharmaceutical sales.

ABPI qualification is required.

Based in Leeds or the surrounding areas.

Package

Bonus.

Company car or car allowance.

Pension.

Private healthcare.

If you are a commercially driven pharmaceutical sales professional who values account ownership, credible engagement with optometrists, and the opportunity to represent a clinically focused ophthalmic portfolio, this role offers a clear platform to deliver results and progress within a growing organisation.

Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for UK-based positions must already be authorised to work in the UK.

Locations

Andover
Barnstaple
Bath
Bideford
Bournemouth
Bridgwater
Bridport
Bristol
Burnham-on-Sea
Chippenham
Christchurch
Clevedon
Dorchester
Exeter
Falmouth
Faringdon
Ferndown
Honiton
Ivybridge
Lyme Regis
Malmesbury
Newquay
Newton Abbot
Plymouth
Poole
Redruth
Sailsbury
Swindon
Taunton
Tavistock
Torbay
Torquay
Truro
Warminster
Wells
Weston-super-Mare
Weymouth
Yeovil
Previous Listing
Date Updated
10 Jun 2026
Job reference
75336
Categories
Full Time
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Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

02

Solid Industry Relationships

Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

03

High Success Rate

Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

04

Systems that work for you

As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.

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