Job Role
The Optical Sales Representative is responsible for promoting and selling optical products including frames, sunglasses, accessories, and related solutions to optical shops, clinics, hospitals, retailers, and other business clients.
Strategic Purpose of the Role
The Optical Sales Representative will support the organization to:
Drive sales growth and revenue generation within assigned territories.
Expand the company's customer base and market presence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Increase product awareness and adoption among optical retailers and clinics.
Achieve sales targets and contribute to business profitability.
Enhance customer satisfaction through professional service delivery.
Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Development & Revenue Generation
Promote and sell optical products to retailers, opticians, clinics, hospitals, and other business clients.
Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Identify new business opportunities and develop prospective client relationships.
Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Customer Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
Conduct regular customer visits to strengthen engagement and identify sales opportunities.
Provide excellent customer service and promptly address client concerns.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Follow up on customer inquiries, quotations, and orders.
Territory Management
Manage assigned sales territories effectively to maximize market coverage.
Plan and execute customer visitation schedules.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs within the territory.
Identify growth opportunities and recommend market expansion strategies.
Product Promotion & Market Development
Introduce new products, offers, and promotional campaigns to customers.
Educate clients on product features, benefits, and applications.
Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and promotional events where required.
Support brand visibility and product awareness initiatives.
Sales Reporting & Administration
Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts, and activity updates.
Maintain up-to-date customer records and sales pipelines.
Monitor customer orders, deliveries, and collections.
Ensure proper documentation of sales activities and customer interactions.
Qualification
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of proven sales experience, preferably in wholesale distribution, FMCG, medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or optical industries.
Experience managing business-to-business (B2B) sales accounts.
Experience in the optical industry will be highly preferred.
Competencies
Sales and business development
Customer relationship management
Territory management
Product presentation and demonstration
Negotiation and closing skills
Prospecting and lead generation
Sales forecasting and reporting