About Us: How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of 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! Location/Region: This position is located in Saskatchewan and will cover the province. What’s the role? As a Sales Agent Ophthalmics, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Carl Zeiss Limited. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Attain or exceed yearly revenue and profit quotas (P&L) for region of responsibility. Managing the entire sales process including lead generation, opportunity development, closing sales, and providing post-sale support. Make scheduled personalized sales demonstrations to the MD/OD market in region of responsibility. Complete product installation and training. Conducting cold calls to initiate contact with potential clients and generate new business opportunities. Maintains analyzes and utilizes territory records and other information to efficiently organize, plan, execute and measure results. Educate and follow up the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and staff members on the operation, utilization and application of our product to ensure overall customer satisfaction. Provide timely, accurate and constructive written and oral communications to management regarding expected sales and planned monthly activity. Be responsible and assist in market introductions and launches of new products planning Develop and implement synergy opportunities among other Zeiss team members, companies, Carl Zeiss field service and other corporate partners when such programs arise. All paperwork and other requested information should be furnished in a complete and timely manner. Assist / advise the local sales administration personnel, when necessary, on all matters pertaining to processing of customer orders, deliveries, etc. A good working relationship with colleagues, service and office personnel is vital. Maintain currency of and adhere to applicable Company and ISO 9001 processes and procedures. Develop and implement creative and profitable marketing approaches to the individual demands of the region. Abide by provincial and federal employment laws. Do you qualify? Bachelors Degree in a scientific related field (health, biology,) Three to five (3-5) years of sales experience. Experience working in Ophthalmology / Optometry is an asset. The ideal candidate will be proactive, results-driven with a hunter mindset. High level of technical/ clinical product knowledge. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong organizational and communication skills. Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database management. Exceptional negotiating and diplomacy skills. Develop expertise in product application and practice management implications. Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid motor vehicle license. Fifty percent or more of time is spent traveling. Ability to travel to the U.S.A. for training. Extensive travel is required by automobile and/or air. Must be willing to travel in Canada and internationally for training, meetings, exhibit support and coverage outside assigned territory. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. The demonstration of product can require weekend work and frequent traveling. We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental RPP Employee Assistance Program Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days The list goes on! ZEISS is an equal opportunity employer. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Jo Anne Mittelman COVID-19 Considerations At ZEISS our highest priority is the safety of our employees and Customers. As a result, we are adopting additional prevention measures to ensure the safety of our employees and Customers. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded. Accommodation ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.
