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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.

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    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
    Date Updated
    19 Mar 2026
    Job reference
    75336
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