Optical Business Development Manager

Optical Business Development Manager role covering East Midlands & East Anglia. Zest Optical are currently seeking a Business Development Manager for a leading global provider of ophthalmic lenses. This role focuses on building strong business relationships with customers in the independent optical market across the East Midlands & East Anglia region (CB, CO, HP, IG, IP, LE, LU, , SL, SS, CM, MK, OX, PE, SG & WD).

As a Business Development Manager, you will lead initiatives to grow the business, develop new partnerships, and strengthen existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to deliver results through effective planning and execution.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers
• Drive business growth by expanding market presence
• Plan and execute strategies to ensure project and partnership success

• Dispensing Optician qualification or proven experience in optical sales
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse data effectively to inform business decisions

• Competitive base salary around £44,000, plus bonus scheme
• Company car and additional benefits

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• Job Title: Optical Business Development Manager
• Company: Zest Business Group
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Posted: Jan 13th 2026
• Closes: Feb 13th 2026
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time