At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging training on ophthalmic lenses to eye care professionals across Scotland.
- Company: Join Zest Optical, a leader in the optical industry with a focus on education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by sharing your expertise and supporting eye care professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in training or customer education, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 38233 - 46729 £ per year.
Regional Trainer | Education & Professional Services | Scotland
Zest Optical is working in partnership with a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer to recruit an experienced
Trainer - Education & Professional Services to cover
Scotland .
This is an excellent opportunity for a Dispensing Optician with strong ophthalmic lens knowledge who is passionate about education, training and supporting the development of eye care professionals.
Working closely with optical practices throughout Scotland, you'll plan and deliver engaging product, sales and retail training while providing technical and professional support to customers and internal teams.
The position combines field-based customer training with professional services, technical support and wider educational projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys sharing their expertise and building strong relationships across the optical industry.
- Trainer - Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging product, technical, sales and retail training to optical practices across the South East.
- Educate eye care professionals on ophthalmic lens products, services and solutions.
- Work with customers to develop KPIs around sales volumes and product mix.
- Develop creative training initiatives to improve product knowledge and sales performance.
- Support the Professional Services Manager with projects, presentations and educational content.
- Work alongside the field sales team to deliver customer training and account support.
- Provide technical guidance to customers, colleagues and Customer Service teams.
- Respond to training and technical enquiries through telephone support and field visits.
- Monitor competitor activity and developments within the ophthalmic lens market.
- Attend relevant optical trade shows, conferences and company meetings.
- Effectively manage your diary and territory to maximise customer-facing time.
- Trainer - Requirements
- Previous training, professional services, technical or customer education experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Confident delivering training to individuals and groups.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with sales and professional services teams.
- Willing and able to travel throughout the South East, including occasional overnight stays.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Trainer - Package
- Base salary up to £36k
- Performance-related bonus.
- Company car.
- Monday to Friday
- Company pension contribution.
- Life assurance following qualifying service.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent opportunity to join an established and highly regarded organisation within the optical industry.
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Read more employer: Zest Business Group Ltd
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