Job Description

Senior Business Development Manager Job – South West – Optometry Jobs UK. A great chance to work for a Global Leader of Contact Lenses. Senior Business Development Manager role – Myopia Management – South West, UK covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Permanent opportunity. Field-based requiring plenty of travel and sometimes overnight stays 4.5 days per week and home-based 0.5 days. Working hours Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. Must have a full clean driving license. Must be qualified registered with the GOC either as an Optometrist or Contact Lens Optician. Competitive basic salary plus commission, car and benefits.

We’re hiring on behalf of a global leader in eye health for a commercially driven and clinically confident Senior Business Development Manager to drive the adoption of an innovative Myopia Management portfolio across optical retailers and key accounts throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Myopia Sales Strategy: Develop and deliver account-specific business plans for targeted practices and key accounts.
• Customer Engagement: Build long-term partnerships with practice teams, supporting implementation of myopia management solutions.
• Training & Education: Deliver compelling training and in-store sessions to drive fitting confidence and customer buy-in.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing and professional affairs to align activities and maximise ROI.
• Market Insight & Influence: Leverage clinical studies and market data to support education, objection handling, and customer motivation.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in business development or key account management, ideally in optical, medical device, or healthcare sectors.
• Experience or strong interest in myopia management or contact lenses.
• Exceptional communication, training, and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially astute with the ability to analyse and act on data.
• Capable of managing a large geographic territory, with regular UK travel.
• Full UK driving license required.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + annual bonus
• Company car / car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance & income protection
• Discounted contact lens scheme
• Flexible working & home office setup
• Extensive L&D opportunities and career progression
• Wellbeing platform access, gym discounts & more

How to Apply

If you’re a consultative, commercial Optometrist or Contact Lens Optician ready to make an impact, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at freephone 0800 085 0858 or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.