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Job Post Details

Instruments Category Sales Manager East of England - job post

EssilorLuxottica
3.5 out of 5 stars
London
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Location

London

Full job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica
Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Role Purpose
The Instruments Category Sales Manager is responsible for delivering profitable growth across a defined territory by driving the sales of diagnostic, clinical, and equipment solutions.
Reporting into the Head of Regional Sales, this role owns the full commercial lifecycle of instrument opportunities — from identifying and developing pipeline, through to demonstration, negotiation, and successful installation.
Operating in a high-value, solution-led environment, the role requires strong commercial acumen, technical credibility, and disciplined pipeline management to convert opportunities into revenue and long-term customer partnerships.

Scope & Role Positioning
  • Owns all instrument sales opportunities within a defined territory
  • Focuses on pipeline generation, solution selling, and deal conversion
  • Works as part of a cross-category commercial team alongside Lenses and Frames partners
  • Collaborates with Sell-Out Specialists to support post-sale adoption and usage

Key Responsibilities

1. Territory Ownership & Commercial Growth
  • Own and deliver net sales, margin, and growth targets for instruments across the territory
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective customers
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
  • Prioritise accounts based on potential, readiness, and strategic importance
  • Maintain consistent territory coverage and engagement

2. Pipeline Development & Opportunity Management
  • Proactively generate demand through customer engagement, prospecting, and networking
  • Qualify opportunities effectively, understanding customer needs, timelines, and decision processes
  • Manage multiple opportunities at different stages of the sales cycle
  • Maintain clear next steps, timelines, and ownership for all pipeline activity
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and visibility of future business
3. Solution Selling & Commercial Conversion
  • Conduct structured discovery to understand customer clinical, operational, and financial requirements
  • Position instrument solutions as part of a broader business and patient care improvement
  • Deliver compelling demonstrations and presentations tailored to customer needs
  • Build and present business cases including ROI, efficiency gains, and patient outcomes
  • Lead negotiations and close deals in line with commercial targets

4. Installation, Training & Customer Success
  • Ensure smooth installation and handover of equipment in partnership with internal teams
  • Deliver or coordinate training to ensure customers are confident and capable in using solutions
  • Support early-stage adoption to maximise utilisation and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain strong relationships post-sale to drive repeat business and referrals

5. Cross-Category Collaboration & Value Creation
  • Work closely with Lenses and Frames partners to identify opportunities where instruments can enhance overall customer value
  • Support cross-category solutions that integrate clinical, retail, and technology elements
  • Align activity with broader regional and commercial priorities
  • Collaborate with Sell Out Specialists to ensure effective in-practice integration

6. Market Insight & Competitive Awareness
  • Maintain strong awareness of competitor products, pricing, and positioning
  • Stay informed on clinical and technological developments within the market
  • Provide structured feedback on market trends, opportunities, and risks
  • Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and innovations

7. Data, Reporting & Performance Management
  • Maintain accurate CRM records including pipeline, forecasts, and customer interactions
  • Use data to track performance and identify opportunities for growth
  • Report regularly on activity, performance, and market insights
  • Ensure strong discipline in pipeline and performance management

8. Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Operate in line with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
  • Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of activities and results
  • Maintain professionalism and credibility in all customer interactions

Key KPIs / Success Metrics
  • Net sales and margin performance vs target (instruments)
  • Pipeline value, quality, and conversion rate
  • Number and value of new equipment sales
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Customer satisfaction and post-installation success
  • Cross-category contribution to wider account growth
  • Adoption and utilisation of installed equipment

Profile & Experience
  • Proven experience in field sales, ideally within medical devices, optical equipment, or technical B2B environments
  • Strong track record of managing and closing high-value sales opportunities
  • Ability to build and present commercial and clinical business cases
  • Strong understanding of sales pipeline management and forecasting
  • Technically capable, with the ability to understand and explain complex products

Core Competencies
  • Strong commercial and closing capability
  • Structured pipeline and opportunity management
  • Technical credibility and product understanding
  • Consultative, solution-led selling
  • Relationship building and stakeholder management
  • Resilience and persistence in longer sales cycles
  • Data-driven decision making

Summary
This role is critical in driving growth within the instruments category by converting high-value opportunities into commercial outcomes. Success will be defined by the ability to build a strong pipeline, deliver compelling solutions, and consistently close deals that enhance both customer performance and patient care.

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