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! What’s the role? As the Head of Augmented Reality, ZEISS Consumer Markets, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in eyewear consumer products. Show case your skills and experience with a multifaceted, cutting-edge business line and will need to tackle a number of challenges in this emerging market space. Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Key Account Management: Acting as the key senior contact with client stakeholders, challenging their thinking, managing and ultimately surpassing their expectations and providing expertise on manufacturing, technology and the market. Business Process: Establishing world-class business systems and processes across the Augmented Reality Division to ensure the organization meets its commercial objectives and delivers for clients. Leadership & Management: Developing and mentoring the existing Augmented Reality organization. Impact: Generating impact for ZEISS Consumer Markets by further developing the business strategy for the AR organization and growing the business Do you qualify? 5 years of experience in successfully leading and growing a technological business unit in a high demanding environment. A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or engineering, or similar field. Strong ability to lead intercultural and remote teams. Demonstrated expertise in b2c and/or b2b markets with an excellent understanding of the market dynamics. Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully representing your organization’s (shareholder’s?) interests. Excellent communication skills and understanding with internal and external stakeholders, able to both understand and convey complex ideas. A strong track record of successfully managing client relationships and acting as the main point of contact for clients. Deep technical knowledge and track record of leading market entry for an innovative product in an emerging consumer market. Wealth of experience as a P&L leader with expertise in working closely with cross-functional teams. A strong natural leader with a collaborative and empathetic style, capable of building high-performing teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and find effective solutions. Willingness to travel internationally (>50%) Nice to Haves: Track record and/or strong knowledge within the AR, eyewear technology industry / consumer electronics We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on! The annual pay range for this position is $193,000 – $241,000 The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off. ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Cheriece Williams, Lindsay Walker Zeiss 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). 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.