ZEISS
Optics and Optoelectronics
BusinessDevelopmentRepresentative-Optical
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Business Development Representative - Optical at ZEISS. Skills: Business Development, Optical Industry, Sales. Build trusted customer partnerships. Identify growth opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Grow customer businesses
Industry & Context.
Travel across Western Australia, Interstate travel required, Occasional extended hours, Occasional weekend events, Able to travel internationally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in optical industry sales, Proven experience in business development, Proven experience in account management, Proven experience in optical dispensing, Proven experience in practice development, Proven experience in a 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, Valid passport, Valid driver’s license, Reliable motor vehicle
Nice to Have
Qualifications or hands-on experience in optometry, Qualifications or hands-on experience in orthoptics, Qualifications or hands-on experience in optical dispensing, Qualifications or hands-on experience in a related optical discipline
What You'll Do.
Build trusted customer partnerships
Identify growth opportunities
Deliver value through understanding of lenses
Deliver value through understanding of dispensing workflows
Deliver value through understanding of practice solutions
Travel within the territory
Conduct face-to-face meetings
Conduct virtual meetings
Conduct education sessions
Plan territory activities
Implement territory activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside customer service team; Work alongside professional development team; Work alongside marketing team; Work alongside business support team; Ensure customers receive right solutions; Ensure customers receive commercial support; Ensure customers receive education
Communication Scope
Excellent questioning skills; Excellent communication skills; Excellent negotiation skills; Deliver engaging presentations; Deliver engaging 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 WA 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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