ZEISS

Optics and Optoelectronics

BusinessDevelopmentRepresentative-Optical-WA

Perth, Western Australia, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Representative - Optical - WA at ZEISS. Skills: Business Development, Sales, Optical industry. Building trusted customer partnerships. Identifying growth opportunities”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieving and exceeding sales targets; Grow their businesses

Industry & Context.

Optics and Optoelectronics
Eligibility Requirements

Travel across Western Australia and interstate is required, Occasional extended hours and weekend events, such as trade shows, Able to travel internationally and across Australia

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in optical industry sales, business development, account management, optical dispensing, practice development, or a similar customer-facing role within eye care or optical environments, Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and hands-on experience employing multiple sales techniques, Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce), Working knowledge of MS Office suite is essential, especially Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook, Valid passport, driver’s license, reliable motor vehicle and able to travel internationally and across Australia

Nice to Have

Experience in optical dispensing, optometry, orthoptics, optical product training, or business development within the optical industry, Qualifications or hands-on experience in optometry, orthoptics, optical dispensing, or a related optical discipline

What You'll Do.

Building trusted customer partnerships

Identifying growth opportunities

Delivering value through a understanding of lenses

and practice solutions

Travel within the territory

Face-to-face meetings

Education sessions (including via phone

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working alongside a team across customer service, professional development, marketing, and business support; Ensure our customers receive the right solutions, commercial support, and education to grow their businesses

Communication Scope

Excellent questioning; Communication skills; Ability to deliver engaging presentations and 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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