ZEISS
Optical and Optoelectronics
BusinessDevelopmentRepresentative(BDR)-Optical
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Business Development Representative (BDR) - Optical at ZEISS. Skills: Business Development, Optical Sales, Customer Relationships. Build trusted customer partnerships. Identify growth opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieving and exceeding sales targets; Grow their businesses
Industry & Context.
Analytical minded
Travel across Queensland, Interstate travel, Occasional extended hours, Weekend events, Trade shows, Able to travel internationally, Across Australia
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in optical industry sales, business development, account management, optical dispensing, practice development, customer-facing role within eye care or optical environments, Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, hands-on experience employing multiple sales techniques, Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce), working knowledge of MS Office suite, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Valid passport, driver’s license, reliable motor vehicle
Nice to Have
experience in the optical industry, understands independent optometry, dispensing environments, needs of optical practice teams, experience in optical dispensing, optometry, orthoptics, optical product training, business development within the optical industry, Qualifications or hands-on experience in optometry, orthoptics, optical dispensing, related optical discipline
What You'll Do.
Build trusted customer partnerships
Identify growth opportunities
Deliver value through understanding lenses
Travel within the territory
Face-to-face meetings
Territory implementation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working alongside a team across customer service; professional development; marketing; business support
Communication Scope
Communicate confidently; Questioning skills; Communication skills; Negotiation skills; Deliver engaging presentations; Training
Full Job Description
* **Leading International Technology Company, operating in the field of Optics and Optoelectronics** * **Vision Care – Lenses & Dispensing Equipment Portfolio** * **Uncapped Commission, Servicing QLD Territory** **ZEISS is an internationally renowned optical and opto-electronic business with a clear strategy and vision to further develop the Australian & New Zealand business.** With a proud history built on more than 179 years of technical innovation and annual R&D investments exceeding 15% of revenue, ZEISS Australasia offers market-leading products in the Microscopy, Medical Technology, and Consumer Optics industries. We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our Vision Care team as a Business Development Representative. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded professional with experience in the optical industry who understands independent optometry, dispensing environments, and the needs of optical practice teams. Success in this role will come from building trusted customer partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering value through a strong understanding of lenses, dispensing workflows, and practice solutions. Candidates with experience in optical dispensing, optometry, orthoptics, optical product training, or business development within the optical industry will be highly regarded. The ability to communicate confidently with optometrists, dispensers, practice owners, and broader practice teams is important. Working alongside a strong team across customer service, professional development, marketing, and business support, you will help ensure our customers receive the right solutions, commercial support, and education to grow their businesses. This full-time role is in field based, (not office based), requiring the BDR to be well organised in territory planning and implementation. Daily activities include travel within the territory, face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings, and education sessions (including via phone, digital)
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