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Area Sales Representative
Pharmacy/Retail Supplier
Field Sales or Business Dev
Opticians
South West
£30,000 - £45,000
Opthalmics
Role Overview
This Area Sales Representative role is responsible for managing and growing the optometry business across South West England and South Wales. You will take ownership of your territory, working closely with optometrists to deliver consistent sales performance across a clinically differentiated ophthalmic portfolio.
Operating within a culture built on patient focus, product quality, and long-term professional relationships, you will support accounts across the product lifecycle, including pre-launch and launch activity. The emphasis is on structured territory management, credible engagement, and sustainable growth within a compliant pharmaceutical environment.
Company Information
We are partnered with a leading independent ophthalmic pharmaceutical company that has developed a broad and comprehensive ophthalmic portfolio. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to eye health, strong product differentiation, and long-term investment in innovation. Its culture prioritises clinical value, trusted partnerships, and responsible growth rather than short-term sales focus.
Role Requirements
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key optometry customers across the territory.
Build a detailed understanding of each account, including clinical priorities and commercial environment.
Drive sales performance across the defined ophthalmic portfolio.
Manage the territory effectively across South West England and South Wales.
Support customers throughout the product lifecycle, including launch and in-market activity.
Person Specifications
Optometry sales background with ABPI qualification (desired).
Optometry sales experience without ABPI will also be considered.
Full driving licence.
Package
Bonus.
Company car or car allowance.
Pension.
Private healthcare.
If you are motivated by account ownership, credible customer engagement, and delivering value within a clinically focused ophthalmic portfolio, we welcome your application.
Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for UK-based positions must already be authorised to work in the UK.
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Locations
Andover
Banbury
Barnstaple
Bath
Bicester
Bideford
Bognor Regis
Bournemouth
Bridgend
Bridgwater
Bridport
Bristol
Bromyard
Burnham-on-Sea
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Chepstow
Chichester
Chippenham
Christchurch
Cirencester
Clevedon
Dorchester
Droitwich
Eastleigh
Ebbw Vale
Exeter
Falmouth
Faringdon
Ferndown
Gloucester
Havant
Hereford
Honiton
Ivybridge
Leominster
Lyme Regis
Malmesbury
Malvern
Merthyr Tydfil
Newport
Newquay
Newton Abbot
Oxford
Plymouth
Pontypool
Poole
Portsmouth
Redruth
Romsey
Ross-on-Wye
Sailsbury
Southampton
Stroud
Swindon
Taunton
Tavistock
Tewkesbury
Torbay
Torquay
Truro
Warminster
Wells
Weston-super-Mare
Weymouth
Winchester
Witney
Worcester
Yeovil
Date Updated
05 Mar 2026
Job reference
75596
Categories
Full Time
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