At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build partnerships in the eye care industry.
- Company: Join Alcon, a global leader in innovative eye care solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance bonuses, company car, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and an inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in eye care while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Sales experience required; optical expertise not necessary.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
As a Business Development Manager, you will report into the Regional Sales Manager, and be responsible for developing sales of Alcon’s leading product portfolio in addition to marketing campaigns and investment.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership and accountability for developing customer partnership relationships to create mutually beneficial outcomes for customers and our brands.
- Utilise multi‑channel digital assets and face‑to‑face communications to build sustainable relationships.
- Manage all customers within the defined geographical territory and serve as the primary point of contact for Alcon, aiming for long‑term, sustainable sales.
- Detail new products and marketing initiatives to the account base in a targeted way.
- Negotiate pricing within agreed company guidelines with customers outside the control of the National Accounts Team.
- Effectively manage National Account outlets within the region, ensuring objectives set by National Account Managers are achieved at store level.
- Develop, maintain, and execute a business plan for the allocation of Marketing Development funds to secure the best return.
- Plan and manage call plans for optimal territory management.
- Provide market intelligence feedback to sales and marketing management.
Qualifications
- Experience in sales; optical care expertise is not required.
- Qualified Optometrist with a strong professional network, or a sales professional from other industries.
- Proven record of accomplishment, strong learning agility, high organisation, and excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Proven experience in establishing key relationships and delivering outstanding customer service.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Holder of a current full driving licence.
- Adaptable, flexible, able to challenge and sell using insights.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including performance bonus.
- Company car or allowance.
- Private medical healthcare.
- Attractive pension contribution.
- Competitive growth and development opportunities.
Alcon is driven by meaningful work to help people see brilliantly.
We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
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Sales Experience
Customer Relationship Management
Digital Marketing
Negotiation Skills
Market Intelligence
Business Planning
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