New Opportunity Business Development Manager Ophtalmic Lenses South London & South East Zest Optical are currently supporting a leading name in the optical industry to recruit a Business Development Manager for a field-based commercial role covering South London & South East (Surrey, Kent, Sussex & Hampshire) . This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation in the ophthalmic lens market, offering a high-quality portfolio of lens solutions alongside a broader range of products and services to independent optical customers across the territory. As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a defined territory, focused on driving sales growth, developing existing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. You'll work closely with independent opticians, groups, and other relevant customers, acting as a trusted commercial partner and helping to grow market share across the region. Key Responsibilities Driving new business development activity across the territory, identifying and converting opportunities whilst growing existing accounts Promoting a portfolio of ophthalmic lens solutions to independent optical customers Building strong, consultative relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver tailored commercial solutions Delivering engaging product presentations, training sessions, and commercial meetings both in person and virtually Working collaboratively with internal teams including customer service, operations, and marketing Managing pipeline activity, forecasting, and reporting to ensure strong commercial performance Attending industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer meetings to generate opportunities and raise brand awareness Feeding back customer insight and competitor activity to support wider commercial strategy The Candidate Qualified Dispensing Optician or strong commercial sales background within the optical sector Previous experience in a field-based business development, account management, or territory sales role preferable Existing contacts and relationships within the UK optical industry would be highly advantageous Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Commercially driven, proactive, and confident managing a sales pipeline Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the territory Package Competitive basic salary circa 40k Attractive uncapped commission structure Car allowance If you're looking to join a progressive optical business and develop your career within field sales, apply now for a confidential discussion.
20/05/2026
Full time
New Opportunity Business Development Manager Ophtalmic Lenses South London & South East Zest Optical are currently supporting a leading name in the optical industry to recruit a Business Development Manager for a field-based commercial role covering South London & South East (Surrey, Kent, Sussex & Hampshire) . This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation in the ophthalmic lens market, offering a high-quality portfolio of lens solutions alongside a broader range of products and services to independent optical customers across the territory. As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a defined territory, focused on driving sales growth, developing existing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. You'll work closely with independent opticians, groups, and other relevant customers, acting as a trusted commercial partner and helping to grow market share across the region. Key Responsibilities Driving new business development activity across the territory, identifying and converting opportunities whilst growing existing accounts Promoting a portfolio of ophthalmic lens solutions to independent optical customers Building strong, consultative relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver tailored commercial solutions Delivering engaging product presentations, training sessions, and commercial meetings both in person and virtually Working collaboratively with internal teams including customer service, operations, and marketing Managing pipeline activity, forecasting, and reporting to ensure strong commercial performance Attending industry exhibitions, networking events, and customer meetings to generate opportunities and raise brand awareness Feeding back customer insight and competitor activity to support wider commercial strategy The Candidate Qualified Dispensing Optician or strong commercial sales background within the optical sector Previous experience in a field-based business development, account management, or territory sales role preferable Existing contacts and relationships within the UK optical industry would be highly advantageous Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Commercially driven, proactive, and confident managing a sales pipeline Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the territory Package Competitive basic salary circa 40k Attractive uncapped commission structure Car allowance If you're looking to join a progressive optical business and develop your career within field sales, apply now for a confidential discussion.
Zest Dental is seeking a motivated and target-driven Business Development Manager to work across two sites in North / North west London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dental professional to play a key role in driving growth across two established practices, with a strong focus on high-value and cosmetic treatments. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and practice teams to increase patient numbers, improve treatment uptake, and enhance the overall patient experience across both sites. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in engaging new patients and maximising existing opportunities across both practices. You will be responsible for driving growth in key treatment areas including Invisalign, dental implants, Enlighten teeth whitening, and composite bonding/veneers. You will support clinicians with treatment discussions, improve conversion rates, and implement structured, measurable strategies to grow both practices. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong pipeline of new patient enquiries across both sites Convert inbound and self-generated leads into accepted treatment plans Drive growth in: Invisalign case starts Implant case volume and revenue Enlighten teeth whitening uptake Composite bonding and veneer cases Support clinicians with treatment presentation and patient communication Provide guidance and support to improve case acceptance across the team Develop and manage referral pathways and local partnerships Identify and implement marketing and growth opportunities Monitor and report on KPIs, performance, and pipeline development Ensure a consistent and high-quality patient journey across both practices Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience within dentistry ( essential ) Background in sales, treatment coordination, or business development Strong understanding of cosmetic and high-value dental treatments Excellent communication and consultative selling skills Ability to support clinicians and influence patient decisions Highly organised, proactive, and target-driven Comfortable working across multiple sites What's On Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 Uncapped performance-based bonus structure Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of two established practices Supportive and forward-thinking team environment Clear opportunity for career progression as the practices expand
19/05/2026
Full time
Zest Dental is seeking a motivated and target-driven Business Development Manager to work across two sites in North / North west London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dental professional to play a key role in driving growth across two established practices, with a strong focus on high-value and cosmetic treatments. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and practice teams to increase patient numbers, improve treatment uptake, and enhance the overall patient experience across both sites. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in engaging new patients and maximising existing opportunities across both practices. You will be responsible for driving growth in key treatment areas including Invisalign, dental implants, Enlighten teeth whitening, and composite bonding/veneers. You will support clinicians with treatment discussions, improve conversion rates, and implement structured, measurable strategies to grow both practices. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong pipeline of new patient enquiries across both sites Convert inbound and self-generated leads into accepted treatment plans Drive growth in: Invisalign case starts Implant case volume and revenue Enlighten teeth whitening uptake Composite bonding and veneer cases Support clinicians with treatment presentation and patient communication Provide guidance and support to improve case acceptance across the team Develop and manage referral pathways and local partnerships Identify and implement marketing and growth opportunities Monitor and report on KPIs, performance, and pipeline development Ensure a consistent and high-quality patient journey across both practices Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience within dentistry ( essential ) Background in sales, treatment coordination, or business development Strong understanding of cosmetic and high-value dental treatments Excellent communication and consultative selling skills Ability to support clinicians and influence patient decisions Highly organised, proactive, and target-driven Comfortable working across multiple sites What's On Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 Uncapped performance-based bonus structure Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of two established practices Supportive and forward-thinking team environment Clear opportunity for career progression as the practices expand
Zest Dental is seeking a motivated and target-driven Business Development Manager to work across two sites in North / North west London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dental professional to play a key role in driving growth across two established practices, with a strong focus on high-value and cosmetic treatments. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and practice teams to increase patient numbers, improve treatment uptake, and enhance the overall patient experience across both sites. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in engaging new patients and maximising existing opportunities across both practices. You will be responsible for driving growth in key treatment areas including Invisalign, dental implants, Enlighten teeth whitening, and composite bonding/veneers. You will support clinicians with treatment discussions, improve conversion rates, and implement structured, measurable strategies to grow both practices. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong pipeline of new patient enquiries across both sites Convert inbound and self-generated leads into accepted treatment plans Drive growth in: Invisalign case starts Implant case volume and revenue Enlighten teeth whitening uptake Composite bonding and veneer cases Support clinicians with treatment presentation and patient communication Provide guidance and support to improve case acceptance across the team Develop and manage referral pathways and local partnerships Identify and implement marketing and growth opportunities Monitor and report on KPIs, performance, and pipeline development Ensure a consistent and high-quality patient journey across both practices Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience within dentistry ( essential ) Background in sales, treatment coordination, or business development Strong understanding of cosmetic and high-value dental treatments Excellent communication and consultative selling skills Ability to support clinicians and influence patient decisions Highly organised, proactive, and target-driven Comfortable working across multiple sites What's On Offer Competitive salary of 40,000 Uncapped performance-based bonus structure Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of two established practices Supportive and forward-thinking team environment Clear opportunity for career progression as the practices expand
15/05/2026
Full time
Zest Dental is seeking a motivated and target-driven Business Development Manager to work across two sites in North / North west London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dental professional to play a key role in driving growth across two established practices, with a strong focus on high-value and cosmetic treatments. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and practice teams to increase patient numbers, improve treatment uptake, and enhance the overall patient experience across both sites. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in engaging new patients and maximising existing opportunities across both practices. You will be responsible for driving growth in key treatment areas including Invisalign, dental implants, Enlighten teeth whitening, and composite bonding/veneers. You will support clinicians with treatment discussions, improve conversion rates, and implement structured, measurable strategies to grow both practices. Key Responsibilities Build and manage a strong pipeline of new patient enquiries across both sites Convert inbound and self-generated leads into accepted treatment plans Drive growth in: Invisalign case starts Implant case volume and revenue Enlighten teeth whitening uptake Composite bonding and veneer cases Support clinicians with treatment presentation and patient communication Provide guidance and support to improve case acceptance across the team Develop and manage referral pathways and local partnerships Identify and implement marketing and growth opportunities Monitor and report on KPIs, performance, and pipeline development Ensure a consistent and high-quality patient journey across both practices Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience within dentistry ( essential ) Background in sales, treatment coordination, or business development Strong understanding of cosmetic and high-value dental treatments Excellent communication and consultative selling skills Ability to support clinicians and influence patient decisions Highly organised, proactive, and target-driven Comfortable working across multiple sites What's On Offer Competitive salary of 40,000 Uncapped performance-based bonus structure Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of two established practices Supportive and forward-thinking team environment Clear opportunity for career progression as the practices expand
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth AI start-up as its first dedicated commercial hire. The business has developed an innovative platform focused on helping industrial and operational organisations optimise complex systems through advanced modelling and intelligent decision-making tools. Having already secured early enterprise engagement and been recognised as a particularly exciting growth prospect within the sector, the company is now entering its next phase of commercial expansion. The organisation has recently been awarded Innovate UK funding in recognition of both the strength of the technology and its future market potential. This role offers the opportunity to work directly alongside the Founder to help build the commercial function from the ground up within a highly innovative and technically sophisticated business. The Opportunity This is a hands-on business development role focused on generating new conversations, understanding operational challenges, and converting opportunities into pilot programmes and long-term partnerships. Key responsibilities will include: Identifying and engaging prospective customers through proactive outbound activity Conducting cold outreach campaigns via phone, LinkedIn, and email Speaking with operational leaders to understand inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and operational pain points Qualifying opportunities and coordinating demonstrations with the technical team Supporting the conversion of prospects into pilot subscriptions and commercial partnerships Helping shape outreach strategy, messaging, and early commercial processes as the company scales Building relationships with senior stakeholders across industrial and operational environments This is not a passive account management role. Success will come from being proactive, commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable initiating conversations with senior decision-makers. Candidate Profile The company is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, particularly individuals who combine technical credibility with strong communication and business development capability. Suitable backgrounds may include: Engineering, scientific, mathematical, or technical undergraduate education, combined with recruitment, consultative sales, technical business development, or commercially focused client-facing roles Experience involving outbound sales, cold calling, or pipeline generation Strong interpersonal and communication skills Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts A self-starting mentality with enthusiasm for joining an early-stage, entrepreneurial environment Applicants do not need to be deep technical experts, as they will work closely with a highly specialised technical team during demonstrations and solution discussions. Why Join? Opportunity to become the first commercial hire within a rapidly growing AI start-up Direct exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team Chance to help shape commercial strategy from an early stage Backed by Innovate UK funding and strong market momentum Significant opportunity for progression as the business scales Highly entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and influence Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications solving real operational problems This role would particularly suit an ambitious individual looking to combine technical interest with a highly commercial, relationship-driven role within a fast-growth technology environment. Zest Scientific is actively shortlisting for this opportunity. To apply or request further information, please send your CV to:
15/05/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth AI start-up as its first dedicated commercial hire. The business has developed an innovative platform focused on helping industrial and operational organisations optimise complex systems through advanced modelling and intelligent decision-making tools. Having already secured early enterprise engagement and been recognised as a particularly exciting growth prospect within the sector, the company is now entering its next phase of commercial expansion. The organisation has recently been awarded Innovate UK funding in recognition of both the strength of the technology and its future market potential. This role offers the opportunity to work directly alongside the Founder to help build the commercial function from the ground up within a highly innovative and technically sophisticated business. The Opportunity This is a hands-on business development role focused on generating new conversations, understanding operational challenges, and converting opportunities into pilot programmes and long-term partnerships. Key responsibilities will include: Identifying and engaging prospective customers through proactive outbound activity Conducting cold outreach campaigns via phone, LinkedIn, and email Speaking with operational leaders to understand inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and operational pain points Qualifying opportunities and coordinating demonstrations with the technical team Supporting the conversion of prospects into pilot subscriptions and commercial partnerships Helping shape outreach strategy, messaging, and early commercial processes as the company scales Building relationships with senior stakeholders across industrial and operational environments This is not a passive account management role. Success will come from being proactive, commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable initiating conversations with senior decision-makers. Candidate Profile The company is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, particularly individuals who combine technical credibility with strong communication and business development capability. Suitable backgrounds may include: Engineering, scientific, mathematical, or technical undergraduate education, combined with recruitment, consultative sales, technical business development, or commercially focused client-facing roles Experience involving outbound sales, cold calling, or pipeline generation Strong interpersonal and communication skills Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts A self-starting mentality with enthusiasm for joining an early-stage, entrepreneurial environment Applicants do not need to be deep technical experts, as they will work closely with a highly specialised technical team during demonstrations and solution discussions. Why Join? Opportunity to become the first commercial hire within a rapidly growing AI start-up Direct exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team Chance to help shape commercial strategy from an early stage Backed by Innovate UK funding and strong market momentum Significant opportunity for progression as the business scales Highly entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and influence Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications solving real operational problems This role would particularly suit an ambitious individual looking to combine technical interest with a highly commercial, relationship-driven role within a fast-growth technology environment. Zest Scientific is actively shortlisting for this opportunity. To apply or request further information, please send your CV to:
