United Kingdom Job Openings
CooperVision
Professional Affairs Consultant
Fareham
FULL TIME
November 29, 2024
Job title: Professional Affairs Consultant – South East
Location: United Kingdom / Remote
Department: Professional Affairs
A brighter future awaits you.
Cooper Vision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of Cooper Vision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
At Cooper Vision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.
Job summary – What to expect:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join the UK & Ireland Professional Affairs team at Cooper Vision.
This individual will support optical practices based in the South East of England and work towards positively influencing the prescribing habits of Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) through on-going training and education.
You will work closely with a range of customers to positively promote engagement with Cooper Vision brands and the contact lens category amongst eye care professionals and retail staff.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
This role is mainly home office based but will require frequent national travel to support internal colleagues and external customers. Some evening/weekend work will be required for events and conferences.
Experience
Previous experience in a professional affairs role preferred. Previous experience in management of other leadership roles preferred.
Education
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to Linked In Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with Cooper Vision.
What you can expect:
As a Cooper Vision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our Cooper Pride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from Cooper Vision.
We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!
Please view our careers page at https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcm UI/Candidate Experience/en/sites/CX_1 to view all other opportunities.
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Location: United Kingdom / Remote
Department: Professional Affairs
A brighter future awaits you.
Cooper Vision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of Cooper Vision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
At Cooper Vision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.
Job summary – What to expect:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join the UK & Ireland Professional Affairs team at Cooper Vision.
This individual will support optical practices based in the South East of England and work towards positively influencing the prescribing habits of Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) through on-going training and education.
You will work closely with a range of customers to positively promote engagement with Cooper Vision brands and the contact lens category amongst eye care professionals and retail staff.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Drive contact lens performance in optical practices through the delivery of clinical, product, communications, contact lens category and business training to drive behaviour change and sales growth.
- Develop, promote, and deliver company-approved training material through presentations and practical training across a range of events including workshops, seminars and conferences where relevant. Many of these sessions may be CPD accredited with the General Optical Council and will be delivered in accordance with their standards.
- Work as part of a customer business team to create and deliver important initiatives to improve brand awareness and drive sales.
- Create and implement total practice development and methods to improve contact lens fits and retention in the South East of England in conjunction with the Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Manager(s) to support contact lens business growth as appropriate.
- Liaise with the Regional Sales Manager regarding clinical developmental needs for the team and implement solutions.
- Co-travels with Business Development Managers as required within the local region to help develop their clinical knowledge and support in customer meetings.
- Keep up to date with contact lens fitting, clinical practice, and the latest news on training and coaching techniques.
- Keep up-to-date and proactively report on market trends, category news and competitor activity.
- Proactively influence and contribute to the annual planning process.
- High levels of personal commitment, work ethic and professionalism to reflect service and support that fully meets or exceeds customer expectations and Cooper Vision’s brand promise.
- Credible Optometrist with at least 5 years experience in practice with significant contact lens fitting experience, across a range of brands and lens types.
- Ability to empathise with customers’ individual requirements for support and training.
- Strong presentation and personal impact skills.
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
- Strong personal presence, networking and communication skills.
- Proactive and able to work successfully alone as well as within a team.
- High energy self-starter as well as strong cross-functional team worker.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Power Point and Word preferred.
This role is mainly home office based but will require frequent national travel to support internal colleagues and external customers. Some evening/weekend work will be required for events and conferences.
Experience
Previous experience in a professional affairs role preferred. Previous experience in management of other leadership roles preferred.
Education
- BSc minimum in Optometry required.
- Must be registered to practice in the UK with the General Optical Council.
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to Linked In Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with Cooper Vision.
What you can expect:
As a Cooper Vision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our Cooper Pride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from Cooper Vision.
We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!
Please view our careers page at https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcm UI/Candidate Experience/en/sites/CX_1 to view all other opportunities.
#INDHP
#LI-JH4
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