About Us:
How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What’s the role?
To strengthen our Team in the in the Eye Care Provider Division, we are seeking a Business Development Representative for Wisconsin (must live within the territory). Under general direction from the Regional Business Development Manager, the Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for the overall management, objectives, and plans for the assigned territory within the U.S. Independent Eye Care Professional (ECP) Channel. The BDR is an experienced business-to-business sales representative with the ability to source, develop and cultivate new clients and new business and consolidate share of wallet. This individual would be responsible for conducting sales calls with eye care professionals (ECPs) such as optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and other optical specialists to promote our ZEISS products, services and practice-based solutions using both consultative and conceptual selling approaches, and then documenting customer records and activity within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The BDR will develop and maintain effective plans for their assigned territory, will develop and implement account specific programs and business plans and will act as change agent to the expansion of ZEISS product and portfolio utilization.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Strong sales focus with the ability to move key opportunities through the sales cycle, providing detailed and accurate sales forecasts using the company's CRM tool.
Ability to thrive in a competitive environment.
Demonstrated experience in creating plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
Effective consultative, conceptual and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to establish influential relationships with customers.
Disciplined and results-oriented approach to selling and strong time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
Ability to influence situations and people.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
ABO & ABO speaker certification preferred.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Do you qualify?
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Lindsay WalkerZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).