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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
Categories
Full Time
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