Retail Training Consultant Wanted In The North-East

Flame Health Optical Sales - Retail Training Consultant - North-East
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Company car
Associated benefits
Flame Health Optical Sales are seeking a Retail Training Consultant in the North-East, on behalf of one of the leading providers of Ophthalmic Lens Technology. The role is ideally suited to an FBDO qualified Dispensing Optician, preferably with some sales experience.
It will be a role involving one of the company’s largest clients, so attention to detail, exemplary customer service and sound technical knowledge is a must.
Purpose of the Job:
· To deliver sales growth across defined territory in line with the company budget requirements
. To deliver lens training, education, sales and marketing support to a major UK optics retailer within a defined territory
. Responsibility for the planning, sales development and business support to selected number of retail stores in territory
. To deliver agreed training program across key target stores in territory across a wide audience including Optometrists
. Dispensing Opticians, Optical Consultants and develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders
. To liaise and communicate with key internal bodies including Marketing/Sales and customer service
. At all times maintain and uphold company values in all dealings with customers and colleagues
Key Competencies:
Communication
To demonstrate exceptional communication skills, retail sales skills and lens training skills to effectively engage, educate and influence key stakeholders which include Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Practice Managers and Optical Consultants.
Initiative
. Working in an autonomous culture.
. Show initiative to solve problems independently, using own judgement and experience & escalating when required.
. Demonstrate ability for self-learning and identifying areas for improvement.
Team Work
. To be able to build a trusting and good working relationship with colleagues and connected departments.
. To have the ability to recognise and understand commercial team objectives.
. To be able to interact with others and forge productive working relationship, both internal and external.
Time Management
. To prioritises and plan actions to deliver on time versus the wide range of responsibilities.
. To have the ability to undertake various marketing and promotion activities with accounts whilst also taking into consideration relevant issues such as deadlines.
Resilience
To be able to perform under pressure and respect the needs of the organisation as the 1st priority.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
. Optical dispensing experience Optical retail sales experience Demonstrable optical training experience.
. Time Management and organisational skills.
. Good understanding of the UK Optical Market.
. Team Player.
. Adaptability.
. Drive and energy with self-starting attitude.
A competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car and associated benefits are on offer to the right person.
To apply for this Retail Training Consultant job or enquire about additional Optical Sales job opportunities in the United Kingdom - contact Flame Health Freephone on 0800 085 0858 or if calling from a mobile on 01158 114488 alternatively email [email protected]
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