Optical Healthcare Partnerships Lead Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Senior Business Development Manager – Optical Healthcare (GOC Registered)Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Field Based)Territory: South West EnglandSalary: £50,000 Basic Salary + £12,000 Annual Bonus (OTE £62,000) + Company Car + Comprehensive Benefits PackageCompass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a global leader within the optical healthcare sector to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager for a strategically important territory across the South West of England.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded optical professional to combine clinical credibility with commercial influence, working closely with optical practices, clinicians, and business owners to drive growth, education, and customer engagement.The OpportunityThis is not a traditional sales role.Success comes through:- Building trusted customer relationships- Influencing clinical behaviours and decision-making- Delivering impactful education and training- Supporting customers to achieve sustainable growth- Acting as a strategic partner rather than a transactional salespersonYou will work closely with optical practices, clinicians, practice owners and regional stakeholders, helping customers maximise opportunities within their businesses whilst delivering commercial success across the territory.Why Join?- Join a global market-leading organisation within optical healthcare- Opportunity to move into a strategic commercial role whilst retaining clinical credibility- Highly consultative and relationship-led culture- Significant autonomy across a high-profile territory- Excellent training and professional development- Work alongside industry-leading clinical and commercial teams- Long-term career progression opportunitiesKey Responsibilities- Develop and manage relationships with optical practices and key stakeholders across the South West region- Deliver training, education and coaching programmes to clinicians and practice teams- Support customers in identifying and implementing growth opportunities- Develop and execute customer-specific business plans- Influence clinical and commercial decision-making through consultative engagement- Collaborate with internal commercial and clinical teams to achieve territory objectives- Identify opportunities to increase customer engagement and service adoption- Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, customer needs and competitor activity- Represent the organisation at industry events, educational programmes and professional meetingsWhat Success Looks Like- Building strong customer relationships based on trust and partnership- Driving increased adoption of specialist clinical services- Delivering sustainable commercial growth across the territory- Providing high-quality training and development support- Achieving and exceeding agreed commercial objectives- Becoming a recognised and trusted expert within the optical sectorWho We’re Looking ForEssential- GOC-registered Optometrist, Contact Lens Optician (CLO) or Dispensing Optician (DO), or Strong Optical Experience- Strong relationship-building and communication skills- Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset- Excellent presentation and influencing ability- Ability to manage a large geographical territory effectively- Full UK Driving LicenceDesirable- Experience within optical sales, account management, business development or training- Experience working with optical practices or healthcare customers- Strong understanding of the UK optical market- Experience delivering education, coaching or clinical trainingPersonal Attributes- Consultative and relationship-led- High emotional intelligence- Commercially driven without being transactional- Self-motivated, organised and resilient- Professional, credible and influential communicator- Passionate about supporting customers and improving patient outcomesLocation RequirementsCandidates should ideally be based within:- Bristol- Bath- Somersetor the surrounding areas to effectively support the South West territory.Interested?If you’re an Optometrist, Contact Lens Optician, Dispensing Optician or experienced optical professional looking to transition into a strategic commercial role, we’d love to hear from you.ContactBen WarnesCompass Associates – Audiology & Ophthalmology Division📞 07908 224 207✉️ bwarnes@compassltd.co.uk