Business Development Manager – Essex & Suffolk

About the role

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its Vision Care portfolio across optical stores in Essex and Suffolk. The role focuses on building relationships with business owners, store managers and eye‑care practitioners to increase contact‑lens penetration and position Alcon as the market leader.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve annual territory sales targets by selling Alcon’s vision‑care products, promoting services and managing in‑market promotions.
• Shift customer buying behaviour to prioritize Alcon products as the first‑choice line.
• Develop and execute interaction plans targeting the right contacts with appropriate messaging and frequency.
• Represent Alcon at conventions, educational events and networking opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience, such as direct contact‑lens delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks including expense reports, call reporting, event planning and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (KAM, Marketing, Sales) to meet sales objectives.
• Provide feedback and market insights to Alcon teams while adhering to integrity and compliance policies.

Required profile

• Proven sales track record, preferably with experience in optical or related industries; sales experience from other sectors is also considered.
• Strong professional network within the eye‑care community or the ability to build relationships quickly.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with a proactive, results‑driven attitude.
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance bonus, company car or allowance and private medical healthcare.
• Attractive pension contribution and other employee benefits.
• Flexible remote working arrangement allowing you to manage your own schedule while meeting targets.
• Opportunities for career growth, development programmes and exposure to a global market leader in eye care.